Ex-Tunisia president calls for protests against Kais Saied

Moncef Marzouki tells all Tunisians to rally on Sunday in defence of the constitution, democracy and freedom.

Former Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki has called on Tunisians to stage protests on Sunday against the power grab by the country’s president, Kais Saied.

“I call on all Tunisians to rally on Sunday in defence of the constitution, democracy, freedom and national sovereignty,” Marzouki said in a video posted on his Facebook page.

“Presence should be strong at this protest. I call on you all to put aside your political affiliations and take part,” he added. “I have never seen Tunisia in this state it is in today. It’s time to act.”