Tunisian President Kais Saied has dissolved parliament, which he suspended eight months ago in response to widespread protests.
It came as lawmakers convened online on Wednesday to repeal presidential decrees that had given him near total power since last year.
The president’s move was dubbed a “coup attempt” by the parliament.
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He declared that parliament had “lost its legitimacy” and had “betrayed” the nation, and that those responsible would face criminal charges.
Mr Saïed suspended parliament, assumed executive powers and moved to rewrite the constitution eight months ago. He has since ruled by decree.
Since then, anger at economic conditions in Tunisia has sparked street protests, some involving clashes with the police.
