# Mass protest held in Tunis over power and water shortages

https://mins.news/en/video/28354

- The Associated Press, 2026-08-21 11:52 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QchRxXX6kSA

> An exceptionally hot summer has left many Tunisians without reliable water and electricity, fueling anger at the country’s leadership. Protesters gathered in Tunis on Thursday, with many calling for President Kais Saied to step down.

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