Workers’ Party of Tunisia calls recent elections a “charade” and says Saied has no legitimacy
The struggle of the Tunisian people for democracy has suffered significant setbacks under President Kais Saied who just won another term in an heavily criticized electoral process, raising concerns about the establishment of a new dictatorship.
Tunisia prepares for a predetermined presidential election, left forces call for boycott
During his time in office, Tunisian President Kais Saied has persecuted the political opposition in the country and dissolved key institutions in a move described by most as a coup
Former Tunisian prime minister and opposition leader released after interrogation
His detention and that of other Ennahda movement members come amid an escalation of repression against opposition forces in the country by President Kais Saied
Tunisian political parties term upcoming elections “illegitimate” and call for boycott
Elections are taking place in Tunisia more than a year after President Kais Saied dismissed the last elected government
Workers’ Party leads the battle to save democracy in Tunisia
The Workers Party of Tunisia continues steadfast in the popular mobilization against President Kais Saied’s attempts to undermine the values of the 2011 revolution following his ‘presidential coup’ last year
Ali Jallouli: ‘The Tunisian people are against absolute autocracy’
The Tunisian people have resisted the authoritarian moves of Kais Saied and insist on the defense of democracy and freedom
Amid boycott calls and low turn-out, Tunisia passes constitutional referendum
Tunisian president Kais Saied has claimed victory after his proposed constitution was approved in a referendum. However, the turnout was only around 30% and opposition forces have dismissed its legitimacy
Despite low turn-out, Tunisian president Kais Saied claims victory in constitutional referendum
Only around 30% of voters turned up for the referendum on a new constitution for Tunisia. However, the government of Kais Saied claimed that over 94% of those who voted were in favor of the new document
Low turnout in referendum on new constitution in Tunisia
Preliminary numbers indicate a very low voter turnout in the referendum which was held amid boycott and protests by major opposition groups
What is the controversy around Tunisian President Kais Saied’s draft constitution?
Fadil Aliriza, founder and editor-in-chief of Meshkal, talks about the draft constitution presented by Tunisian president Kais Saied for a referendum and talks about why there is dissatisfaction about the document
Tunisian President Kais Saied releases new draft constitution ahead of referendum
The draft constitution, which has not been fully released to the public, provides increased power to the president, and decenters the role of the parliament and judiciary
Thousands march in Tunisia against president’s continuing power-grab
The demonstrations went ahead despite heavy presence of security forces and riot control personnel to prevent protesters from joining
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