Saied said on Wednesday he would rule by decree and ignore parts of the constitution as he prepared to change the political system. Attayar, Al Joumhouri, Akef and Ettakatol parties said in a joint statement that his move enshrined an absolute power monopoly. Saied has held nearly total power since July 25 when he sacked the prime minister, suspended parliament and assumed executive authority citing a national emergency. “The important thing is that there is unity for these political parties after their dispersal for years. (Additional reporting by Jihed Abidellaoui; Writing by Tarek Amara and Michael Georgy;Editing by Alison Williams, Angus MacSwan, William Maclean)

Source: MetroXpress September 23, 2021 13:12 UTC