Tunisian protests call on president to resign after power grab

“Step down” was the message to Tunisian President Kais Saied from several thousand protesters in the Tunisian capital yesterday, who took to the streets to object to his decision last week to overrule parts of the constitution and rule by decree, Reuters reports. Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt have voiced support for Saied, who has been consolidating his grip on Tunisian politics since he dismissed the prime minister, suspended parliament and gave himself executive powers over the summer.