Kaïs Saïed

Amnesty International calls on Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed to lift arbitrary travel bans. The organization has identified about fifty travel bans in one week. Amnesty International also condemns "illegal" measures. Most of the people concerned wanted to travel to Turkey and a Member of Parliament was going to France. The…

Kaïs Saïed, the Tunisian head of state, announced in a short press release on the extension of the state of emergency in Tunisia. The text states that the exceptional measures taken on 25 July, in accordance with Article 80 of the 2014 Constitution, are extended. One month ago, the Tunisian presidency had invoked an "imminent…

Tunisian President Kais Saied on Monday extended the suspension of parliament until further notice, the presidency said, after last month ousting his prime minister and seizing executive power in a move that opponents have called a coup .…

While the country is still plunged into uncertainty following the president's decision to adopt exceptional powers a month ago, a new element has further blurred the situation. Kaïs Saïed says he is threatened with death. as reported from Tunis, Amira SouilemBut who wants to assassinate the president? The question is on…

Saudi Arabia pledged Sunday to provide aid to Tunisia, which is suffering from a political, economic and health crisis, the Tunisian presidency announced, the latest sign of support for President Kais Saied against his Islamist opponents.…

Almost a month ago, the Tunisian president arrogated exceptional powers due to the "imminent danger" he considered hanging over the country. In the absence of a constitutional court that can rule on the need to extend this exceptional period, the president has the sole discretion. as reported from Tunis, Amira SouilemTough…

Almost a month after what some observers call a "constitutional coup", the Tunisian president has still not appointed a head of government. While waiting to see more clearly about Kaïs Saïed's plans, on which they seem to place their confidence largely according to the latest polls, the Tunisians are once again passionate about the public and especially about constitutional rights.…

In Tunisia, more than three weeks after taking temporary power, the President of the Republic, Kaïs Saïed, has not yet proposed a roadmap or a new head of government, but he continues the messages and sharpens the tone against corruption and political parties. as reported from Tunis, Lilia blaiseIt is a status quo that remains…

On Thursday, one of Tunisia's largest parties in parliament announced the formation of a temporary committee to deal with the country's political crisis. In a statement, Ennahdha said the new committee will be chaired by Mohamed Goumani, a member of the party's executive office. The statement added that the committee has jurisdiction and that its decision is binding on the party. The statement also said that the committee would look for solutions and understandings to avoid the worst for Tunisia and…

The Tunisian president on Monday issued presidential orders to dismiss and replace two more ministers, a week after the government was fired. According to a presidential statement, Ali al-Kaali, Minister of Economy, Finance and Investment Support, dismissed the order, appointing Siham al-Boughdiri as his successor. Mohamed el-Fadil Karim, Minister of Communications and also Acting Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, was also relieved of his duties and replaced by Nizar Bennaji.…