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Has there been a coup in Tunisia?

After a day of nationwide protests, Tunisia鈥檚 president sacked the PM and suspended parliament. He says the state needed saving, but his critics talk of a coup. Which is it?

What now for Tunisia鈥檚 young democracy? Following a day of nationwide protests, Tunisia鈥檚 president sacked the PM and suspended parliament. As he put himself in charge, he said this was about getting the country back on track. Problem is: his critics accuse him of leading a coup. Do they have a point?

Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter)
Guest: Rana Jawad, 大象传媒鈥檚 North Africa correspondent (based in Tunis).

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