The new leader, who recently emerged from a power struggle within the ruling party, has threatened to suspend the national assembly, using historic rights vested in a traditional tribal leader, if it continues to oppose his plans for radical economic transformation.
The move seems certain to exacerbate tensions with the separatist movement in the restive northern region of the country, but the divided opposition movement is unlikely to be able to mount significant resistance.
European leaders have expressed concern at the latest developments, but the White House, seeing an easy target for trade talks, has been more welcoming. #brexitfromtheforeigndesk
Originally posted as a thread of 3 tweets on Twitter on 28 August 2019. View the original thread.