The Tunisian capital witnessed today a massive demonstration in which politicians and parliamentarians participated, denouncing what they described as "oppressive security policy and an assault on freedoms", while the police forces imposed a security cordon and closed streets in the capital.
Demonstrators gathered in the human rights square, a few hundred meters from the headquarters of the Ministry of Interior, at the invitation of several organizations, including the Tunisian General Labor Union, the largest trade union organization in the country.
The demonstrators - who were supported by MPs and politicians - headed towards Habib Bourguiba Street, the symbol of the 2011 revolution, as the police prevented them from reaching him in the morning.
Banners raised by the protesters were written "No impunity" and "Down with the police regime", demanding the release of all the youths who were arrested during the recent protests.
Mothers arrested during the demonstration (Anatolia)
Hundreds of detainees
More than 1,500 young people were arrested in the middle of last month, according to the Tunisian League for Human Rights, and a protester was killed after clashes with police.
On Friday, dozens of organizations denounced the violations and called for punishments for the police unions who issued threats against anti-government demonstrators.
The demonstration coincided with the commemoration of the assassination of the leftist lawyer and activist Chokri Belaid in February 2013.