The Speaker of Tunisia's parliament on Thursday rejected President Kais Saied's dissolution of the assembly the previous day. "We consider that the parliament remains operational," Rached Ghannouchi told AFP in an interview.

Tunisia Speaker Ghannouchi rejects Parliament dissolution

Tunisia: Police used tear gas to disperse some demonstrators throwing projectiles at officers and made several arrests. Clashes also took place in several other towns, notably in Nabeul, Sousse, Kairouan, Sfax and Tozeur.

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Tunisia's President at centre of turmoil

Tunisia's President dismissed the government and froze the parliament on Sunday, prompting massive protests. President Kais Saied said he would assume executive authority with the assistance of a new prime minister.

Tunisia's President dismisses government, freezes parliament prompting protests