• The National Salvation Front (FSN) called for a protest outside the Palace of Justice in Tunis on February 10 at 09:00 (local time). 
• The gathering is being organized in defense of freedom, democracy, and justice, and coincides with hearings for political activists at the Court of First Instance in Tunis, which will resume consideration of the “conspiracy against the state” case involving several leaders of the Ennahda Movement, including Rached Ghannouchi. 

1. The FSN frequently schedules protests to coincide with court hearings in order to demonstrate support for political detainees. The planned demonstration follows a recent ruling by the Tunis Court of Appeal that extended the prison sentence of the leader of the Ennahda Movement. In this context, the protest reflects mounting frustration over judicial proceedings involving political prisoners and the government’s perceived complacency regarding democratic backsliding in Tunisia. 
2. FORECAST: Based on precedent, the slated protest is likely to attract a turnout in the high dozens to low hundreds. Although the protest is expected to transpire peacefully, anti-government chants are anticipated. A bolstered security presence is likely in the vicinity of the Palace of Justice. Disruptions to travel can be anticipated in the vicinity of the Palace of Justice during the morning hours on February 10. 

Those operating or residing in Tunis during morning hours on February 10 are advised to maintain heightened vigilance and allot for disruptions near the Palace of Justice due to the slated demonstration.