Tunisia votes in presidential election against a backdrop of repression

Incumbent Kais Saied looks set to win another term in office in Sunday’s presidential election featuring just two opposition candidates: a former lawmaker who supported Saied’s 2021 power grab and a businessman who was recently jailed. Tunisia’s election commission barred 14 hopefuls from running during a campaign season marred by a crackdown on dissent. 

Oct 6, 2024 - 06:00
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Tunisia votes in presidential election against a backdrop of repression
Incumbent Kais Saied looks set to win another term in office in Sunday’s presidential election featuring just two opposition candidates: a former lawmaker who supported Saied’s 2021 power grab and a businessman who was recently jailed. Tunisia’s election commission barred 14 hopefuls from running during a campaign season marred by a crackdown on dissent. 

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