TUNIS - Tunisian President Kais Saied has pledged he will not become a dictator as he shores up support after ousting the government and takes aim at "corrupt" politicians.
Fending off 'coup' claims, Tunisian president announces anti-corruption drive
![Tunisian military forces guard the area around the parliament building, following protests in reaction to a move by the president last night to suspend the parliament and dismiss the prime minister, Tunis, Tunisia, July 26, 2021.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_header/public/2021-07/GettyImages-1234205327.jpg?h=a5ae579a&itok=y6GzCI_B)
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