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Here are some reactions from around the world to Tunisian President Kais Saied’s decision to suspend parliament and dismiss the prime minister.
Tunisian President Kais Saied’s decision to suspend parliament and dismiss the prime minister sparked protests at home where the biggest political party decried it as a “coup”.
The decision was condemned as an attack on democracy by his rivals. Foreign governments have also voiced concern.
Here are some reactions from around the world to Sunday’s shock announcement.
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Turkey
Turkey’s foreign ministry said it was “deeply concerned” by the latest development and called for the restoration of “democratic legitimacy” in the country.
“The preservation of Tunisia’s democratic achievements, which is a success story in terms of the democratic process conducted in line with the expectations of people in the region, is of great importance for the region as well as for Tunisia,” the ministry said.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s spokesman, Ibrahim Kalin, tweeted: “We reject the suspension of the democratic process and the disregard of the people’s democratic will in friendly and brotherly Tunisia.
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“We condemn initiatives that lack constitutional legitimacy and public support. We believe Tunisia democracy will emerge stronger from this process.”
France
France called for respect of the rule of law in Tunisia as quickly as possible and called on all political parties to refrain from violence.
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