Tunisian president announces changes to electoral system in yet another controversial move
Several opposition parties have already indicated that they will not participate in any constitutional referendum or elections based on a new set of rules drawn up unilaterally by the president
Tunisians protest authoritarian moves by President Kais Saied
Demands have been raised for the president to resign and the government to immediately hold legislative and presidential elections in the country
Tunisians protest presidential decree forming new judicial council
The decree, which was issued on Sunday, gave the president significant additional powers over judicial appointments, disciplinary action and dismissals, and introduced certain judicial reforms. It also bans judges from organized collective action
Protester dies after being injured in crackdown on anti-government demonstrations in Tunisia
57-year-old Ridha Bouziane died in hospital five days after he was injured during protests against the government of president Kais Saied in Tunis on January 14
Tsunami causes ‘unprecedented disaster’ in Tonga, oil spill in Peru and other stories
Today we look at a major oil on Peru’s coast, the death of a Tunisian protestor injured in a violent police crackdown, and more
Tunisia likely to see more protests against president Saied’s power grab
Over the last few months, Tunisian president Kais Saied has consolidated his control over the executive and legislative authority in the country. His latest action was to announce the formulation of a new constitution to be put to a national referendum next year followed by general elections
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