In Tunisia, hundreds of protesters rallied in Tunis Tuesday to mark two years since President Kais Saied dissolved parliament and ramped up his power grab in what many have called a coup. Protesters are also demanding Saied release 20 imprisoned opposition figures. This is Lajmi Lourimi of the opposition Salvation Front party.

Lajmi Lourimi: “The situation now is a state of frustration and despair among the citizens generally. This is the result of Kais Saied seizing power with an iron fist, consolidating all authorities in one hand. … The unfortunate reality is that demolishing democracy does not foster development or stability.”