Saied's Stagnation: The Unfulfilled Promise of Tunisian Democracy Five years have passed since President Kais Saied suspended Tunisia's parliament.
Initially hailed as a bold step towards constitutional reform, his power grab has led to stagnation and repression instead.
Despite the optimism surrounding Saied's intentions in 2021, Tunisia is now no better off than it was before. The economic benefits of consolidation promised by Saied have failed to materialize.