One month after the constitutional coup of Kaïs Saïed, where is Tunisia?
Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed takes to the streets of Tunis on August 1, 2021. - TUNISIAN PRESIDENCY / AFP / File
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Almost a month ago, the Tunisian president arrogated to himself exceptional powers by virtue of the "
imminent peril
" he considered hanging over the country.
In the absence of a Constitutional Court able to rule on the need to extend this exceptional period, the president has the sole discretion.
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With our correspondent in Tunis,
Amira Souilem
Rigid approach and raised fist, Kaïs Saïed has increased the number of field trips - often unexpected - over the past month.
Whether at Tunis airport, in business premises or in the street.
He hammered home the same message: with him, corruption will no longer pass.
A leitmotif that has led to several arrests or even placed under house arrest of politicians and businessmen.
Even the body supposed to fight corruption has been the target of a police raid.
While the “clean hands” operation is in full swing, the country is still awaiting the appointment of a head of government.
"
In master of the clocks
".
More and more, NGOs and public figures are warning about the abuses that this state of exception can engender.
Especially since the thirty-day suspension period of Parliament risks being extended, predict several observers.
But as intoxicated by its popular base, the main interested party does not seem to pay attention to these criticisms.
A Tunisian magazine recently made its headlines by publishing a photo of Kaïs Saïed topped with the expression: "
In master of the clocks
".
The head of state should speak in the coming days.
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To read also:
Tunisia: President Kaïs Saïed still alone in the reins of the country
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