Article 5MM6V Tunisia president imposes curfew amid coup accusations

Tunisia president imposes curfew amid coup accusations

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Bethan McKernan and agencies
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Kais Saied tightens his hold on power with tough new restrictions but denies allegations of a power grab

Tunisian president Kais Saied has announced a month-long curfew as he appeared to tighten his grip on power in the North African country one day after he dismissed the prime minister.

Tunisians will wake on Tuesday to draconian restrictions including a nationwide curfew from 7pm to 6am, and a ban on gatherings of more than three people in public places.

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