#Ghannouchi. the most hated politician in #Tunisia (surveys). Probably the reason so many Tunisians are willing to accept Saied's power grab after 10 years of democratic transition. How has he been handling the situation since July 25th through his online presence? #Thread In 2 words: international support. He has been building a narrative for international public opinion, seeking support from foreign governments, NGOs and media. On the 25th, footage of him prevented by the military from entering the Parliament was clearly aiming at that target.

La Tunisie a toujours été un facteur de stabilité en Afrique du Nord. Elle a toujours contribué à trouver un terrain d'entente entre l'Algérie et le Maroc.
Notre diplomatie vogue sans orientation depuis quelques temps.
Pris dans nos querelles, nous n'avons pas vu venir. Sur le différend Algérie / Maroc, la Tunisie est toujours partie du principe que personne n'a tort ni raison.
Le non-Maghreb continue à nous coûter.
Décidément, la région de l'Afrique du Nord connaît bien des tensions. L'Égypte qui est loin de l'apaisement politique et social.

Kais Saïed announces on Facebook, at midnight, the extension of the "exceptional measures" until further notice. One month, no government, no plan, no deadline, no parliament, no visibility, no address to the people, no dialogue. Expected but not reassuring #Tunisia Hard to imagine a return to "normal". He's completely shunned all national players. A couple of videos posted, a few foreign delegations met, cryptic monologues about conspiracies against him and fighting corruption, a lot of religious references, deliberate dismissal of talks

A group of #Tunisian's is tweeting about the situation in the country, tweeting in English to target foreign media and decision-makers. They're doing this to counter the narrative spread by Ennahdha, Islamist party, and their operatives abroad that the President is doing a coup. They consider that the President is acting upon the wishes of the general public, that he is supported by most Tunisians. They believe he'll fight corruption, end the reign of Islamists and restore order. His relying on the military so much is a good sign to them