On Sunday, Tunisia witnessed the largest pro-Kais Saied demonstrations since he imposed exceptional measures in the country on July 25. These measures involved suspending the powers of the parliament, lifting the immunity of its members, taking control of the executive authority, and eliminating some provisions of the constitution. Thousands of protesters took to the streets in several Tunisian cities to express their support for the president, arguing that his decisions were necessary to save the country from economic and social paralysis, political infighting, rampant corruption, and to fulfill the demands of the Tunisian people.
In the capital, Tunis, demonstrators gathered early in the morning, holding slogans supporting Saied and his decisions, as well as others calling for the dissolution of the parliament to rescue the country from what they termed the "Brotherhood gang." They also chanted against the suspended parliament president and leader of the Ennahda Movement, Rached Ghannouchi, demanding his departure from Tunisia.
Several political parties expressed their solidarity with the demonstration and called on their supporters to take to the streets in large numbers to defend the decisions of July 25 and the state. Among these parties were the "People's Movement," the "Popular Current," and the "Alliance for the Republic Party."
President Kais Saied continues to enjoy significant support among Tunisians, leading the voting intentions in the presidential elections with 71%, far ahead of other political figures, according to a poll conducted by Emrod Consulting, with results released yesterday, Saturday.
