Tunisia in political turmoil as president sacks more officials

Tunisian President Kais Saied

Tunisian President Kais Saied gestures among supporters on July 26, 2021, as he walks protected by security, in Tunis's central Habib Bourguiba Avenue, after he ousted the prime minister and ordered parliament closed for 30 days. PHOTO | TUNISIAN PRESIDENCY FACEBOOK PAGE via AFP

By  AFP

What you need to know:

  • After suspending parliament and sacking Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi on Sunday, and firing the defence and justice ministers on Monday, Saied then ordered the dismissal of several top officials.

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