Political parties call for end to coup in Tunisia

211
1
Political parties call for end to coup in Tunisia

Depuis 23 October 2019, the Tunisian President Kaus Saied takes the oath of office in Tunisia. ReUTERS Zoubeir Souissi File Photo File Photo REUTER Zoubeir Souissi

NUNIS, Sept 23 Reuters - Four Tunisian parties said on Thursday that the President Kais Saied has lost his legitimacy and called for an end to what they called a coup after the president said he was taking control of legislative and executive powers. Saied declared on Wednesday that he would rule with decree and change parts of the constitution as he prepared to change the political system. Saied, Al Jouhmouri, Akef and Ettakatol parties said in a joint statement that Attayr's move enshrined an absolute power monopoly.