September 24, (THEWILL) – A number of Tunisia’s political parties have condemned President Kais Saied’s decision to strengthen his powers and enable him to rule by decrees.
Four factions -Attayar, al-Jouhmouri, Akef and Ettakatol- issued a joint statement saying Wednesday’s declaration enshrined absolute power in Saied’s hands.
Earlier, Tunisia’s largest party, Ennahda, said the President’s declaration amounted to a cancellation of the Constitution.
Saied suspended Parliament in July, in what his opponents said was a coup.
But he’s supported by many Tunisians feeling disappointed by their political parties.
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