New opposition group plans protest in Tunisia after extreme heat-driven power and water cuts

Tunisians are facing water and electricity shortages amid extreme heat, fueling anger at the country's leadership

TUNIS, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Activists and opponents of Tunisian President Kais Saied took to the streets of Tunis on Thursday, calling for his departure and the restoration of democracy in the latest protest against his governance amid growing political and economic discontent. Hundreds of protesters said they reject "on

TUNIS, Aug 20 - Activists and opponents of Tunisian President Kais Saied took to the streets of Tunis on Thursday, calling for his departure and the restoration of democracy in the latest protest against his governance amid growing political and economic discontent.

TUNISIA-POLITICS/PROTESTS (PIX, TV):Tunisia opposition protests against president amid economic discontent

The protest comes amid an extreme heatwave and power cuts, with temperatures reaching 50 degrees Celsius.