Thousands gathered in front of parliament building to protest against President Kais Saied’s seizure of governing powers in Tunis, Tunisia. Protesters shouted slogans during the demonstration, called for constitutional and parliamentary legitimacy. Jawhar Bin Mubarak, Member of the Anti-Coup Citizens Initiative, accused Said of hindering freedoms, stating that the authorities tried to prevent the citizens from demonstrating and gathering in Bardo Square. Security in Bardo Square was also increased as the protesters took to the streets.
Tunisian President Saied issued new decrees that gave him broad authority on 22 September. With the decision taken, the Council of Ministers became responsible not to the Assembly but to the Head of State.