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The protest added to the pressure on President Kais Saied\u2019s government, which is grappling with a deep financial crisis and growing street unrest, protests by doctors, journalists, banks and public transport systems.<br \/>The powerful UGTT union has called for a nationwide strike next month, signalling great tension in the country. 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