Tunisia: More Calls to Dismiss Bouden’s Gov’t

Arab World

December 23rd, 9:16am

Tunis - Mongi Saidani

A demonstration by Tunisians in the capital against the high cost of living (EPA)

The hike in prices and the scarcity of some food items in the Tunisian markets have sparked criticism against the government. including calls for changing the cabinet’s formation with keeping Najla Bouden as the prime minister. However, some calls endorsed an overall change including the premiership. Critics held Bouden’s government responsible for the failure of the parliamentary election process. Major political parties made this criticism, whether supporters of the political path launched by Tunisian President Kais Saied in the summer of 2021, or opposers of the ruling regime. Abdul Razzaq Al-Khalouli, the spokesperson of the 25 July movement, called on the president to dismiss Bouden and carry out an immediate government change. Al-Khalouli also urged changing all the governors after Bouden's government failed in managing the country’s affairs and finding solutions to the growing social and economic crises. Some observers ruled out any changes to the current government, considering that President Saied would not carry out any amendments before the whole election process is completed. Zuhair al-Maghzawi, secretary-general of the People's Movement, held the current government accountable for the ongoing confusion and failure to manage issues that relate to the Tunisians’ daily lives.

from Asharq AL-awsat https://english.aawsat.com/home/article/4059471/tunisia-more-calls-dismiss-bouden%E2%80%99s-gov%E2%80%99t