Tunisians protest against 'foreign intervention'

The citizens of Tunisia have held a protest to condemn and oppose the action of Western countries to interfere in the internal affairs of the country.

May 20, 2024 - 11:50
Tunisians protest against 'foreign intervention'

The Reuters news agency has written the news and explained that Tunisian citizens who support the country's President Kais Saied have held the demonstration in the capital Tunis, condemning foreign interference in their country's internal affairs.

The protestors who were raising slogans against the interventionist policies of the West have said that any intervention by foreign powers threatens the stability and security of the North African nation.

They have criticized Western countries for giving millions of dollars to political and civil groups in Tunisia, in order to fuel the fire of riots and violence in the Arab country.

This comes a week after supporters of the Salvation Front party that opposes President Kais Saied, protested in the center of the capital, Tunis, wanting to clean up the environment and the political situation, set a date for the presidential election, and guarantee a democratic and fair election. to the people.

President Kais Saied of Tunisia

The protesters also carried pictures of political prisoners who have been in jail since February 2023 on charges of "conspiring against the security of the country". Among the persons in custody in Tunisia is Rashid Ghannouchi, the founder and leader of the Ennahda party, who has been a staunch defender of women's rights in society, economy and religious institutions.

It will be remembered that, on July 25, 2021, President Kais Saied took extraordinary measures, including the dismissal of Hichem Mechichi's government, the dissolution of Parliament and the Supreme Council of the Judiciary. He also changed the country's constitution and took over all the powers of the north African country.