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Tunisian MP accuses colleagues of harassing ministers

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Tunisian MP Ahmed Saïdani accuses some of his colleagues of engaging in “political harassment” of ministers during proceedings of the Assembly of People’s Representatives. He says the interventions are aimed at gaining electoral points, according to Business News.

Tunisian MP Ahmed Saïdani accused his colleagues of engaging in “political harassment” of ministers during proceedings of the Assembly of People’s Representatives (ARP). He believes some interventions are aimed at securing electoral gains, according to Business News.

MPs were examining the government’s actions and the budgets of the various ministries. The debates are part of discussions on Tunisia’s 2027 budget, which MP Dhafer Sghiri had called for to open as early as 15 October. the debate on Tunisia’s 2027 budget

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