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Former Ennahdha Dilou MP Dilou says the idea “could make Tunisia a laughing stock” when some opposition members criticized the ruling.

Opponents of Tunisian President Kais Saied have criticized the decision to extend parliamentary suspension for several months, accusing him of having done something wrong with the country’s newly established democracy.

Monday evening, President Said Parliament will be adjourned until a new election on December 17 next year, the anniversary of the ouster of the rebels who ousted President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali from office.

He has vowed to continue his political reforms in Tunisia after overthrowing the government, closing the parliament and seizing more power in July.

A former law professor announced an 11-week “popular debate” to make “legislative and other changes” ahead of a referendum on July 25 next year.

This will be a year after the coup d’état, which came as North Africa plunged into the political and economic crisis affected by the coronavirus.

In October, Saied decided to take legal action, raising fears that democracy alone emerged from the 2011 Arab uprising.

Monday’s announcement effectively ended a rally under the control of its rival, the Ennahdha party, which has played a major role in Tunisian politics since the fall of Ben Ali.

Although many Tunisians have welcomed the Saied migration, they have also faced increasing opposition such as numerous demonstrations at home and forced pressure from abroad.

On Friday, G7 delegates from across the European Union were present he urged Tunisia to set a time for a return to democratic institutions.

‘I am the world’

Opponents criticized Saied for seeking to expand its monopoly power and political reform.

Former MP Hichem Ajbouni wrote on Facebook that Saied’s remarks were as follows: “I am the government, I am the president, I am the government, I am the parliament, I am the judge – and everyone who opposes me is hungry for power., Liar, conspirator, thief , a helper, or an ignorant person. ”

However, some in Tunis were pleased with Saied’s recent move.

Nizar ben Ahmida, a 37-year-old teacher, stressed the importance of timing. But he said the statement did not contain much information about “employment, poverty, stigma and discrimination against those who have wronged this country”.

Nidhal, who lives in Tunis, said election day was a long way off.

“[Saied] playing time. He wants to achieve his goals, “said the 35-year-old.

Saied said discussions on the country’s constitutional reforms would be launched on January 1 through customized platforms.

These considerations will be considered by an expert committee appointed by the President, prior to submission to the referendum.

But former Ennahdha MP Samir Dilou said the idea “would make Tunisia a disgrace”.

“Saied’s words show the state of his denial and his refusal to listen to anyone, not even his followers or critics,” Assabah told them daily.

Tunisia is facing rising public debt, rising prices, an 18 percent unemployment rate and negotiations suspended by the International Monetary Fund to help it in its fourth phase since the change.

But the 63-year-old president’s goal was not to resort to political reforms and to crack down on dissent – especially Ennahdha – who is accused of corruption.

After taking over the courts in July, he urged judges to investigate what he said was foreign funding for campaigning for the 2019 parliamentary elections.