Published 3 years ago

Tunisia’s president dismisses prime minister after protests

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Protesters erupt with celebration in the streets of Tunis after the announcement. President Kais Saied also lifts the immunity of all parliament members. He will name a new prime minister in the coming hours to bring calm to the country. The protests were called on the 64th anniversary of Tunisia's independence.

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Times of India

Tunisian president suspends parliament, dismisses PM

Tunisian President Kais Saied announced Sunday the suspension of parliament and dismissal of Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi following a day of protests against the ruling party, which condemned the move as a "coup d'etat". Tunisia has recently been overwhelmed by Covid-19 cases, including more than 18,000 deaths.

3 years ago·India

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BBC News

Tunisia PM sacked after violent Covid protests

Protesters clashed with police as they demanded the government be dismissed over Covid failings.

3 years ago·United Kingdom

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Yahoo News

Tunisia PM sacked after violent Covid protests

Protesters clashed with police as they demanded the government be dismissed over Covid failings.

3 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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News18 India

Sacking Of Tunisian Parliament Latest Step Along Bumpy Road Since Revolution

TUNIS: Tunisian President Kais Saied sacked the government and froze parliament on Sunday in one of Tunisia’s biggest political crises since the 2011 revolution that introduced democracy.

3 years ago·India

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The Guardian

Tunisian president dismisses government, sparking street celebrations

Kais Saied says he will form a new administration amid outpouring of support in the ‘happiest moment since the 2011 revolution’Tunisian president Kais Saied has suspended parliament and dismissed prime minister Hichem Mechichi after a day of protests against the ruling party brought the country’s political crisis to a head.Cheering crowds quickly flooded the streets of the capital Tunis after Saied’s announcement on Sunday, celebrating and honki…

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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