Tunisians protest against president's power grab as opposition deepens

About 3,000 demonstrators gathered in Tunis on Sunday under a heavy police presence to protest against Tunisian President Kais Saied's seizure of governing powers and called on him to step down.

Tunisia's President Kais Saied gives a speech at the government's swearing-in ceremony at the Carthage Palace outside the capital Tunis, Tunisia February 27, 2020

(photo credit: FETHI BELAID/POOL VIA REUTERS)

ByREUTERS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 18:13

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Tunisians protest against president's power grab as opposition deepens

About 3,000 demonstrators gathered in Tunis on Sunday under a heavy police presence to protest against Tunisian President Kais Saied's seizure of governing powers and called on him to step down.

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