Tunisian President Tells Civil Society Leaders He Will Protect "Democratic Path"

On Tuesday, sources from local organizations that met with Tunisian President Kais Saied, including the influential Labor Union, reported that the president informed them he is committed to protecting the "democratic path and safeguarding rights and freedoms." Saied told the organizations that the exceptional measures are temporary due to the deepening crisis and that freedoms and rights will not be compromised in any way.