The American newspaper, Washington Post, published a report, Monday, July 26, 2021, regarding the decisions announced by the President of the Republic, Kais Saied.
The newspaper quoted the statements of Ennahda Party Chairman and Parliament Speaker Rached Ghannouchi in which he described the decision as a coup attempt.
It said that Ghannouchi called on the “youth of the revolution,” civil and political society, the army, the police, and others to contribute to confiscating the achievements of the revolution.
Ghannouchi added that Parliament cannot be suspended and will remain active, describing the President’s statements as invalid and unconstitutional.
Absence of the Constitutional Court
The newspaper pointed to the absence of a future vision in the political events in the country, noting that the Constitutional Court was supposed to adjudicate constitutional disputes, but after 7 years of ratification of the Constitution to the political dispute to not establish it.
The newspaper report added that the Tunisian constitution is clear, and that parliament should be in continuous session.
And it explained, ” Ennahda movement may try to hold a meeting of the Legislative Council to test the loyalty of the security forces, adding that the position of the Labor Union will be decisive in shaping how events will develop.”
Kais Saied is still the most popular
The Washington Post reported that Kais Saied remains the most popular figure in Tunisia, and his moves are also likely to appeal to Tunisians seeking a strong presidency.
The report insisted that the popular sentiment seems to a large extent in solidarity with the President of the Republic, Kais Saied, with the criticism that the government has been subjected to during the last month.
