Tunisia’s president to ignore parts of the constitution and rule by decree

Kais Saied says he is preparing to change the political system, prompting opposition from rivals

Tunisia’s president Kais Saied has declared that he will rule by decree and ignore parts of the constitution as he prepares to change the political system, prompting immediate opposition from rivals.

Saied has held nearly total power since 25 July when he sacked the prime minister, suspended parliament and assumed executive authority, citing a national emergency in a move his foes called a coup.

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