Tunisian opposition wants political prisoners freed before taking part in presidential election
Time:2024-05-21 21:51:17 Source:politicsViews(143)
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.
Previous:Sophie Morgan suddenly quits ITV show Loose Women as she reveals plans for emigration
Next:It's no wonder parents are taking their children on holiday during term time! Sky
You may also like
- Climber found dead on Denali, North America's tallest peak
- Camilla wore very rare brooch to Easter Sunday service in touching nod to her mother
- I was deepfaked in porn videos having sex with various men
- I lost everything I owned in a storage unit fire where I stored my possessions after a break
- 'Constantly learning' Imanaga off to impressive start with the Chicago Cubs
- Ant and Dec discuss their emotional farewell to Saturday Night Takeaway after 22 years
- King Charles speaks to a royal fan about her King Charles spaniel named Camilla at Easter service
- San Bernardino police arrest teen for murder of 14
- These hilarious notices will make you do a double take