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Thousands rally against Tunisian President Said | Protest News

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The increasing number of protesters has increased the possibility that Tunisian political divisions will escalate into confrontation on the streets.

Thousands of Tunisians who opposed the seizure of almost all power by President Keith Said protested in the capital, deploying a large number of police officers to try to prevent them from advancing along the central Habib Bourguiba Avenue.

A week after thousands of people demonstrated in support of Said, the increasing number of protesters on both sides increased the possibility of Tunisian political differences escalating into a street confrontation between the two camps.

Reuters reporters and the national news agency said that more than 8,000 demonstrators rallied in support of Said in Tunisia last week, while the Ministry of the Interior said about 5,000 people participated. The next day, Said said that 1.8 million people came out to support him.

Despite checkpoints and security checks on the protesters, more than 5,000 people gathered on Sunday.

A police source said that at least 3,000 people gathered at the beginning of the rally, and the number is increasing. Witnesses later said that more than 5,000 people flocked to Bourguiba Avenue, the main road in the center of Tunisia.

On October 10, 2021, a man holds a banner while participating in a protest against the seizure of power by Tunisian President Keith Said, Tunisia, Tunisia [Zoubeir Souissi/Reuters]

“The people oppose the coup d’etat”, “Be louder, the revolution is not dead”, anti-Sayed demonstrators waved Tunisia’s red and white flags and shouted.

Many have been identified as supporters of the Ennahdha Party, which is the largest party in the suspended parliament.

Black-clad riot police wearing helmets were deployed, and demonstrators were barred from entering a section of Bourguiba Avenue.

“The rally was blocked” and “You are ashamed”, a voice in the crowd shouted.

“We will not accept a coup. Enough is enough,” said protester Yassin bin Amor.

In July, Said fired the prime minister, suspended Parliament, and gained executive power in what his enemies called a coup.

Last month, he vetoed most of the constitution. He said he would appoint a committee to amend the constitution, adding that he could rule by decree.

His intervention made the democratic achievements of Tunisians in the revolution that sparked the Arab Spring uprising in 2011 questionable.

He appointed Najla Bouden Romdhane as Prime Minister, but she has not yet appointed a government.

Said said that he will meet with Interim Minister of the Interior Ridha Gharsallaoui on Saturday to start a dialogue with Tunisian people and youth representatives, especially youth representatives from the region.

Demonstrators protesting the seizure of power by Tunisian President Keith Said in Tunis, Tunisia, October 10, 2021, holding flags and banners [Zoubeir Souissi/Reuters]



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