Tunisia's Controversial Presidential Election Raises Democracy Concerns

President Kais Saied is expected to win amid accusations of unfair practices and a crackdown on opposition.

Tunisia's presidential election on Sunday is criticized for being neither free nor fair, with President Kais Saied accused of consolidating power.
Saied's main opponents are either imprisoned or barred from the ballot, raising concerns about the future of democracy in Tunisia.
Since his election in 2019, Saied has dismantled democratic institutions, including suspending parliament and rewriting the constitution to increase his powers.
Human rights organizations have condemned the decline in civil liberties and the imprisonment of critics under Saied's rule.
The Independent High Authority for Elections, restructured by Saied, has faced scrutiny over its lack of independence and credibility.