Tunisian president Kais Saied has announced his plans to amend the constitution and form a new government, months after he dismissed the prime minister and suspended parliament.
Saied said while speaking to two TV stations that he would form a new government “as soon as possible” after selecting “the people with the most integrity,” without elaborating on the timeline.
The president also said it was necessary to amend the constitution.
“The Tunisian people rejected the constitution,” he said while adding that the charter is “not eternal”.
Elected in late 2019, Saied moved on July 25 to fire the prime minister, freeze parliament and take over the executive, in a move branded by opposition as a coup.
The power grab was followed by a crackdown on corruption that led to detentions, travel bans, house arrests of politicians, businessmen and judicial officials.
The president has yet to appoint a new government or reveal his plans to return to normal, despite repeated calls by political parties and the international community.
Despite criticism, the president’s moves were widely supported by Tunisians who were exasperated by their political class, and its perceived failure to improve living standards.
The president maintains that his moves were necessary and were in line with the constitution, promising to respect Tunisian’s rights and vowing to not become a dictator.
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