US-Tunisian military cooperation tested by Saied's actions - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012

Elizia Volkmann

Elizia Volkmann

Oct 5, 2021

Tunisians chant slogans supporting President Kais Saied during a rally at Habib Bourguiba Avenue, Tunis, Tunisia, Oct. 3, 2021. — Tunisians chant slogans supporting President Kais Saied during a rally at Habib Bourguiba Avenue, Tunis, Tunisia, Oct. 3, 2021. — Fethi Belaid/AFP via Getty Images

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