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Tunisia's President Demands Action on Citizen Demands and Destabilization Efforts

From La Presse · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Tunisia's President Kais Saied met with ministers to address citizen demands and combat corruption and destabilization attempts.
  • The president emphasized taking action against polluters, particularly in Gabรจs, and thwarting efforts to incite unrest through sabotage.
  • Saied praised Tunisians' vigilance in foiling malicious actions and stressed the need for concrete solutions to address national concerns.

Tunisian President Kais Saied is urging swift action and a race against time to meet the demands of the people, emphasizing that "the hour is for action and realization." During a meeting with key ministers on August 12, Saied stressed the need to satisfy citizens' demands across the country. This directive follows his recent visit to Gabรจs, where he issued firm warnings to officials regarding the city's deteriorating situation and demanded effective measures against polluters.

The hour is for action and realizationโ€ฆ

โ€” President Kais SaiedDuring a meeting with ministers on August 12, highlighting the urgency of addressing national issues.

The president highlighted the importance of dismantling corruption networks and thwarting attempts to sow discord and discontent. He pointed to deliberate acts like arson and utility disruptions as evidence of premeditated efforts to destabilize the nation. Saied, however, commended the high level of awareness and vigilance among Tunisians, which he believes has helped foil these malicious actions aimed at exacerbating tensions.

We find ourselves in a stage of the race against timeโ€ฆ

โ€” President Kais SaiedDuring a meeting with ministers on August 12, emphasizing the critical timeframe for implementing solutions.

Saied asserted that these acts are not mere coincidences but calculated moves requiring thorough investigation to determine their origins and implement lasting solutions. He described Tunisia as being in a crucial phase that demands concrete strategies to address the concerns and expectations of the populace across all sectors and regions. The meeting also focused on the situation in Gabรจs, reiterating the urgent need for a strategy to dismantle polluting units, a demand that some parties are reportedly exploiting to create instability.

It is urgent to proceed with the dismantling of various networks

โ€” President Kais SaiedDuring a meeting discussing the situation in Gabรจs and the need to address polluting units.
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Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.