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Tunisia’s Brotherhood remnants under scrutiny… Saied: They have no place


The ousting of the Muslim Brotherhood from power in Tunisia did not mark the end of their influence—it was merely the beginning of a difficult process aimed at rooting out loyalists who still occupy key decision-making roles.

This ongoing effort continues to face challenges, particularly due to the thousands of appointments made during the Brotherhood’s time in power. These figures continue to obstruct reforms in government institutions and seek to create instability.

President Kaïs Saied has previously raised the alarm about this reality, denouncing the Brotherhood’s practices and exposing their plans to regain power.

He recently renewed his criticism of the Islamist movement and their entrenched networks within the state, accusing them of trying to stir unrest and undermine national stability.

“They have no place”

Speaking during a cabinet meeting at the Carthage Palace, Saied pointed to certain officials in the public administration, stating: “Those who are deliberately obstructing the implementation of projects are clearly aiming to provoke social unrest by any means possible.”

He added: “There is no place for these people in the state.”

Saied cited incidents such as the deliberate cutting of drinking water on the eve of Eid al-Adha, allegedly due to network issues, similar to what happened in 2024.

He remarked sarcastically: “Apparently, the water network always collapses the night before Eid and miraculously recovers two days later. The same goes for electricity, which is frequently cut in various regions at random times. These kinds of practices are unacceptable.”

He called the situation abnormal and said full responsibility must be assigned to those attempting to exacerbate social tensions.

Saied stressed that “many government institutions and agencies are not operating in line with the state’s policies and laws,” warning: “Anyone who thinks they can obstruct the law is gravely mistaken.”

He continued: “Some officials entrusted with the management of public institutions have failed in their duties. These individuals no longer have a place in the state. It is completely unacceptable that the head of state must personally intervene to resolve issues that should be handled by local authorities.”

According to political observers in Tunisia, Islamist elements still embedded in the state apparatus are implementing the Brotherhood’s agenda, aiming to destabilize the country in hopes of returning to political prominence.

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