Kais Saied, who is facing rising criticism after suspending parliament, says the public will be consulted ahead of the referendum set for 25 July

The Tunisian president, Kais Saied, has announced a constitutional referendum to be held next July, a year to the day after he seized broad powers in moves his opponents call a coup.

Laying out the timeline for his proposed political changes in a televised speech, Saied said the referendum would take place on 25 July, following an online public consultation starting in January. Parliamentary elections would follow at the end of 2022.

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Source: The Guardian