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What decisive action did Saied take on July 25, 2021?

  • Declared a curfew

  • Signed a peace treaty

  • Dismissed Parliament

  • Resigned

Answer

On July 25, 2021, Saied dismissed Parliament and announced that he would rule by decree, invoking Article 80 of the Tunisian constitution, which allows the president to take exceptional measures in times of imminent danger. This move effectively suspended the country's democratic institutions and concentrated power in Saied's hands.
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