TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia’s main opposition coalition said Tuesday it won’t take part in the North African country’s upcoming presidential election unless President Kais Saied’s political opponents are freed and judicial independence is restored.
More than 20 political opponents have been charged or imprisoned since Saied consolidated power in 2021 by suspending parliament and rewriting the country’s constitution. Voters weary of political and economic turmoil approved his constitutional changes in a 2021 referendum with low turnout.
Saied is widely expected to run in the presidential election, likely to take place in September or October. It is unclear if anyone will challenge him.
The National Salvation Front, a coalition of the main opposition parties including once-powerful Islamist movement Ennahdha, expressed concern that the election wouldn’t be fair, and laid out its conditions for presenting a candidate.
Related articles:
Related suggestion:
Spokesman calls on U.S. to translate commitment into actionForeign Ministry helped thousands of overseas Chinese, Wang saysXi congratulates Zardari on Pakistan presidency winDPP 'responsible' for hindered crossBeijing opposes Burns' definition of SinoRussia begins voting to pick next presidentCurb on Chinese talent sparks strong backlashSOEs crucial to China's economic growthChina's national legislature holds closing meeting of annual sessionMinister pledges to improve security of State benefits
1.8659s , 6498.4921875 kb
Copyright © 2024 Powered by Tunisian opposition wants political prisoners freed before taking part in presidential election ,Global Grasp news portal