Tunisia Strips Court of Electoral Oversight Ahead of Presidential Election

Parliament's move to amend the law sparks protests and concerns over President Kais Saied's tightening grip on power.

Tunisia's parliament passed a law removing the Administrative Court's power to rule on electoral disputes, just nine days before the presidential election.
The decision follows a conflict between the court and the election authority, ISIE, which is appointed by President Saied and has barred three candidates from running.
Opposition groups and civil society organizations have called for protests, arguing the move undermines the country's democratic process.
President Saied, who was democratically elected in 2019, has been accused of consolidating power by dissolving parliament and dismissing judges.
Only two candidates remain to challenge Saied in the upcoming election, as several prominent opposition figures have been imprisoned or barred from participating.