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Tunisia&nbsp;should swiftly&nbsp;return&nbsp;to its "democratic&nbsp;path", a top White House official on Saturday told President Kais Saied, days after his shock power grab that included suspending parliament.

In an hour-long call with Saied, President Joe Biden's national security adviser Jake Sullivan noted support for "Tunisian democracy based on fundamental rights, strong institutions and a commitment to&nbsp;the rule of law", according to a White House statement.

Saied on July 25 sacked premier Hichem Mechichi and suspended parliament for 30 days. He ordered a graft crackdown targeting 460 businessmen and an investigation into alleged illegal funding of political parties.

The president's surprise move has plunged&nbsp;Tunisia&nbsp;into political turmoil.

The US statement said the call "focused on the critical need for Tunisian leaders to outline a swift&nbsp;return&nbsp;to&nbsp;Tunisia's&nbsp;democratic&nbsp;path".

"This will require rapidly forming a new government, led by a capable prime minister to stabilise&nbsp;Tunisia's economy and confront the COVID-19 pandemic," it added.

On top of the political turmoil, the North African nation is beset by a crippling economic crisis marked by soaring inflation and high unemployment, as well as surging COVID-19 infections.

Tunisia should swiftly return to its "democratic path", a top White House official on Saturday told President Kais Saied, days after his shock power grab that included suspending parliament.

Tunisia should swiftly return to its "democratic path", a top White House official on Saturday told President Kais Saied, days after his shock power grab that included suspending parliament. In an hour-long call with Saied, President Joe Biden's national security adviser Jake Sullivan noted support for "Tunisian democracy based on fundamental rights, strong institutions and a commitment to the rule of law", according to a White House statement. Saied on July 25 sacked premier Hichem Mechichi and suspended parliament for 30 days. He ordered a graft crackdown targeting 460 businessmen and an investigation into alleged illegal funding of political parties. The president's surprise move has plunged Tunisia into political turmoil. The US statement said the call "focused on the critical need for Tunisian leaders to outline a swift return to Tunisia's democratic path". "This will require rapidly forming a new government, led by a capable prime minister to stabilise Tunisia's economy and confront the COVID-19 pandemic," it added. On top of the political turmoil, the North African nation is beset by a crippling economic crisis marked by soaring inflation and high unemployment, as well as surging COVID-19 infections.

US urges Tunisia to return to 'democratic path'

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