Tunisia leader Saied’s opponents, supporters stage rival rallies

Riot police have been deployed in large numbers to separate conflicting protest groups in Tunis as Saied's supporters defend him while opponents accuse him of oppression. The nation is deepening its political divide amid growing concerns over the risks of an autocratic regime, with protests echoing demands for change and a return to democracy, reminiscent of Tunisia's 2011 Arab Spring against Ben Ali. Saied has denied allegations of power abuse or dissent suppression, maintaining his legitimacy in the face of widespread unrest.