Beneath Tunisia’s Silence, Public Anger Simmers Tunisia's 2011 revolution was hailed as a beacon of hope for the Arab world.
However, five years after President Kais Saied's power grab, the country is on the brink of collapse. Enforced calm masks public anger that simmers just below the surface.
The government's response to the recent heatwave has been woefully inadequate. Staggered power cuts intended to offset demand for fans and air conditioning have instead damaged crops and industries.