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Sep 2021
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Thousands of Tunisians have protested again against the President. Kais Saied seized power in July, sacked the prime minister and suspended parliament. He is now ruling by decree and ignoring parts of the constitution. 

Join host Imran Khan.

With guests, Independent politician Amel Azzouz, Professor of Media and Communication at Qatar University Noureddine Miladi and Lawyer & Political activist Riadh Guerfali.

 

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