Tunisia president names new interior minister after sacking PM, parliament Friday, 30 July 2021 5:53 AM [ Last Update: Friday, 30 July 2021 7:03 AM ] Tunisian President Kais Saied (R) and Ridha Gharsallaoui are seen during an inauguration ceremony in Tunis, Tunisia, on July 29, 2021. (Photo by Tunisian Presidency) Tunisian President Kais Saied has appointed a new interior minister days after seizing control of the government and freezing the parliament, pledging to protect civil rights and respect freedoms. Saied appointed former national security adviser Ridha Garsalaoui on Thursday to run the country’s Interior Ministry and also vowed to implement the constitution and safeguard people’s rights and freedoms.