Hundreds of supporters of President Kais Saied demonstrated in the Tunisian capital Tunis on Thursday, coinciding with the country's Republic Day. Another Kais supporter, Ali, added: "There is no alternative to Kais Saied for the people to choose. Republic Day celebrates the abolishment of the monarchy in 1957 when Tunisia became a republic. “Today is a sad day, Kais Saied has turned this day into a day of sorrow," said Ezzedine Hazgui, father of one of those imprisoned. "He deprived 12 million Tunisians of celebrating Republic Day today, wanting to rule alone.

Source: Ethiopian News July 26, 2024 09:22 UTC