A statement issued by the Tunisian Ministry of Defense has sparked political controversy in the country, as it affirmed the military's role in governance and political conflicts.

Kais Saied’s call to review Tunisia’s EU partnership, which he called unfair, has sparked debate at home, with some seeing real grievances and others dismissing it as political rhetoric.

In his relentless campaign against all independent forces in Tunisia, the head of the Tunisian regime, Kais Saied, has shown an acute sensitivity to any figures or organizations with social influence that operate outside his control.

The arrest of pro-regime MP Ahmed al-Saidani over Facebook posts mocking President Kais Saied has reignited debate over parliamentary immunity, free speech and Tunisia’s authoritarian turn.

Tunisia’s families, lawyers, and opposition warn that under President Kais Saied, rising authoritarianism, arbitrary political detentions, and shrinking freedoms threaten the country’s future.