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Tunisians protest against President Kais Saied’s seizure of power

A week after thousands demonstrated in support of him, the growing numbers raise the possibility of political divisions spiralling into street confrontations

Reuters Tunis Published 11.10.21, 01:44 AM
Kais Saied.

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Thousands of Tunisians protested against President Kais Saied’s seizure of almost total power in the capital on Sunday as the growing numbers taking to the street in recent weeks have raised the risk of the political crisis unleashing unrest.

A week after thousands demonstrated in support of Saied, the growing numbers raise the possibility of political divisions spiralling into street confrontations between rival camps.

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“We will not accept the coup. Enough is enough,” said Yassin ben Amor, a protester.

A heavy police presence stopped any march down Habib Bourguiba Avenue in Tunis, but despite some protesters throwing plastic bottles there were no clashes.

Government spokesman Khaled Hayouni said the police would deal with protesters from both sides in the same way.

Saied dismissed the Prime Minister, suspended the parliament and assumed executive authority in July in moves his foes call a coup. Last month, he brushed aside much of the constitution.

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