Tensions flared as the Tunisian president suspended parliament and dismissed the prime minister.
President Kais Saied sacked Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi after a series of nationwide protests on Sunday (July 25).
Footage from July 26 shows protesters and supporters of the president's decision clashing in Tunis.
Further clips show tensions from Sunday night.
President Kais Saied has suspended the parliament for 30 days and dismissed the prime minster, Hichem Mechichi. On Monday, the parliament was surrounded by police and military forces. The parliament speaker, Ennahdha party leader Rached Ghannouchi, was not allowed to enter. Police were on-site to prevent clashes between Ennahdha's supporters and those who were in favor of the president’s decision.
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Video Location: Outside Parliment of Tunisia, Tunis, Tunisia
Video Recording Date/Time: July 26, 2021
Country: Tunisia
President of Tunisia, Kais Saied, has suspened the parliament for 30 days on Sunday, also Tunisia’s Republic Day. At the same time, he also dismissed the prime minster, Hichem Mechichi. He and soon-would-be-announced new prime minster would take up executive authority.
People of Tunisia were happy for the news that they were celebrating across the country.
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Video Location: Midoun Avenue, Djerba, Tunisia
Video Recording Date/Time: July 25, 2021 at 23:12h
Country: Tunisia
President of Tunisia, Kais Saied, has suspened the parliament for 30 days on Sunday, also Tunisia’s Republic Day. At the same time, he also dismissed the prime minster, Hichem Mechichi. He and soon-would-be-announced new prime minster would take up executive authority.
People of Tunisia were happy for the news that they were celebrating across the country.
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Video Location: Ennasr 2, Ariana, Tunisia
Video Recording Date/Time: July 25, 2021 at 23:30h
Country: Tunisia
President of Tunisia, Kais Saied, has suspened the parliament for 30 days on Sunday, also Tunisia’s Republic Day. At the same time, he also dismissed the prime minster, Hichem Mechichi. He and soon-would-be-announced new prime minster would take up executive authority.
People of Tunisia were happy for the news that they were celebrating across the country.
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Video Location: Jardin D’el Menzah, Tunis, Tunisia
Video Recording Date/Time: July 25, 2021 at 22:30h
Country: Tunisia
