According to a statement from the White House,U.S. National Security Advisor Jack SullivanDuring the hour-long conversation, he urged Tunisian President Keith Said to emphasize the urgent need for Tunisian leaders to return to the path of democracy.
Sullivan emphasized in the conference call that the road to democracy requires the rapid formation of a new Tunisian government, led by a prime minister who can stabilize the Tunisian economy and respond to the new crown pandemic, and ensure the timely return of the elected parliament.
According to the White House statement, Sullivan conveyed President Biden’s strong support for the Tunisian people and democracy based on fundamental rights, strong institutions, and abiding by the rule of law.
The White House added that other friends of the United States and the Tunisian people are ready to redouble their efforts to help the country move towards a secure, prosperous and democratic future.
William Lawrence, a professor of international relations at American University and a former official on North African affairs at the U.S. State Department, said that the call between the U.S. National Security Advisor and the President of Tunisia proved the U.S. government’s concern about the situation in North Africa.
In an interview with Al Jazeera, he said that the duration of the call for an hour shows that the Tunisian crisis has become a priority for the White House.
President warning
Tunisian President Keith Said accused some forces (unspecified) of aiming to create chaos, and he promised not to confiscate money or property when he met with representatives of the Association of Banks and Financial Institutions.
Said warned against demonstrating his special measures to freeze parliament and dismiss the government, and accused the party of injecting capital to destabilize.
(Al Jazeera)When meeting with representatives of financial institutions, the President of Tunisia assured them that there is no room for injustice, extortion or confiscation of funds and that “rights within the legal framework will be protected.”
During the meeting, Said promised to make unremitting efforts until everyone is free from oppression and will put an end to intimidation or smuggling.
Important decision
The Algerian Presidential Palace stated that Tunisian President Keith Said informed Algerian President Abdulmajid Teben on Saturday that important decisions are about to be issued, and Tunisians are waiting for the appointment of a new prime minister.
The Presidential Palace stated on its Facebook page that Teben and Said discussed developments in Tunisia over the phone. Said assured Teben that “Tunisia is on the right path to consolidate democracy and pluralism, and soon Will make important decisions.”
Accuse the UAE
The Speaker of the Tunisian Parliament, Rashid Ganucci, accused the UAE’s efforts of having a negative impact on the situation in Tunisia.
In an interview with the British newspaper The Times, Ganucci said that the UAE, which regards Islamic democracy as a threat to its authority, believes that the Arab Spring was born in Tunisia and must die in Tunisia.
He said that the UAE supports Egypt’s coup, and such a coup cannot take place in Tunisia, because Tunisia is not Egypt. He explained that the relationship between the Tunisian army and the government is different. The Tunisian army has shouldered the responsibility of protecting freedom and voting since the beginning of the revolution.
Ganucci pointed out that although the two countries are far apart and there is no conflict of interest between the two countries, the UAE media is paying great attention to what is happening in Tunisia.
He added that the UAE is worried that the Libya peace agreement will lead to the organization of elections, and it is very worried that the democratic transition will extend to other Arab regions.
(Al Jazeera)Revival movement
The revival movement once again rejected President Keith Said’s decision, describing it as a decision that violated the Constitution and the law, and an attack on democracy and civil rights; and demanded that he withdraw the decision and put the national interest first.
The executive office of the movement issued a statement after the meeting, stating that the special measures proposed as a response to the demands of the people did not represent a solution to complex problems. On the contrary, it increased the suffering of Tunisians and the involvement of state institutions hindered their implementation. Conflict of responsibilities.
The movement called for an end to political polarization and a national dialogue that excludes no one. The movement announced that it had postponed the Shura Committee meeting at the request of its leader Rashid Ganucci.
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