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Dueling Tunisian protests erupt over president’s power grab

Tunisian constitutional law professor Jaouhar Ben Mbarek, left, attends a protest against Tunisian President Kais Saied, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021 in Tunis. In July Tunisian President Kais Saied fired the country's prime minister and froze parliament's activities after violent demonstrations over the country's pandemic and economic situation. The movement made by Saied was considered by his opponents as a coup. (AP Photo/Riadh Dridi) Tunisian demonstrators gather outside the Municipal Theatre of Tunis during a protest against Tunisian President Kais Saied, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. In July Tunisian President Kais Saied fired the country's prime minister and froze parliament's activities after violent demonstrations over the country's pandemic and economic situation. The movement made by Saied was considered by his opponents as a coup. (AP Photo/Riadh Dridi) Demonstrators gesture during a protest against Tunisian President Kais Saied, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021 in Tunis. In July Tunisian President Kais Saied fired the country's prime minister and froze parliament's activities after violent demonstrations over the country's pandemic and economic situation. The movement made by Saied was considered by his opponents as a coup. (AP Photo/Riadh Dridi) Tunisian demonstrators gather outside the Municipal Theatre of Tunis during a protest against Tunisian President Kais Saied, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. In July Tunisian President Kais Saied fired the country's prime minister and froze parliament's activities after violent demonstrations over the country's pandemic and economic situation. The movement made by Saied was considered by his opponents as a coup. (AP Photo/Riadh Dridi) Tunisian demonstrators gather outside the Municipal Theatre of Tunis during a protest against Tunisian President Kais Saied, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. In July Tunisian President Kais Saied fired the country's prime minister and froze parliament's activities after violent demonstrations over the country's pandemic and economic situation. The movement made by Saied was considered by his opponents as a coup. (AP Photo/Riadh Dridi) Tunisian demonstrators chant slogans during a protest against Tunisian President Kais Saied, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021 in Tunis. In July Tunisian President Kais Saied fired the country's prime minister and froze parliament's activities after violent demonstrations over the country's pandemic and economic situation. The movement made by Saied was considered by his opponents as a coup. (AP Photo/Riadh Dridi)