Kais Saied Refuses to Enter into Dialogue with His Opponents or "Hired" Parties
The Tunisian crisis is worsening with the absence of communication channels between the authorities and the opposition, which may lead to more internal tensions in the absence of consensual solutions
March 21, 2025, 9:55 pm

Kais Saied Refuses to Enter into Dialogue with His Opponents or

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Tunisian President Kais Saied renewed today, Friday, his absolute refusal to enter into any dialogue with his opponents or parties he described as "hired," emphasizing that these calls only aim to obstruct the national path and reproduce previous political situations.

During his chairing of the National Security Council meeting, Saied questioned the feasibility of dialogue in light of the existence of elected legislative institutions, stressing that the Tunisian people have previously rejected these initiatives and will do so again. He confirmed that some parties calling for dialogue seek to achieve personal goals rather than Tunisia's interest, adding that "pockets of apostasy are desperately trying to implement their plans."

Saied mentioned that "some parties known for their suspicious motives are calling for a national dialogue, but the people rejected them and threw them into the dustbin of history," questioning what issues these parties wish to discuss.

These statements come amid escalating calls from political parties, including some forces that were supportive of the president, demanding a comprehensive dialogue aimed at resolving the political crisis and achieving stability in the country, amid official rejection of these demands.

Saied had previously indicated that dialogue "will not be with those who harmed the country and contributed to its looting," reflecting his continued hardline stance toward his political opponents.

In contrast, observers have warned that continued ignoring of these demands may lead to worsening political and social tensions, especially in light of the economic deterioration that Tunisia is experiencing, making the need for national consensus more urgent than ever before.

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