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New constitution gives some Tunisians hope, others concern

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Tunisian voters have approved a referendum on a new constitution. The overhauled constitution gives sweeping executive powers to the president. Critics warn it could return Tunisia to autocracy and say low turnout marred the vote's legitimacy. In 2011, Tunisians rose up against Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, the country's strongman president.

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New constitution gives some Tunisians hope, others concern

Tunisian voters have approved a referendum on a new constitution that gives more powers to the country's president. It's a step that brings hope to many in the struggling North African nation, but critics warn it could return Tunisia to autocracy and say low turnout marred the vote's legitimacy.

2 years ago·Canada

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The Independent

New constitution gives some Tunisians hope, others concern

Tunisians have overwhelmingly approved a referendum on a new constitution that gives more powers to the country’s president

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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New constitution gives some Tunisians hope, others concern

Tunisians have approved a referendum on a new constitution that gives more powers to the country’s president. It’s a step that brings hope to many in the struggling North African

2 years ago·United States

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abc News

New constitution gives some Tunisians hope, others concern

Tunisians have overwhelmingly approved a referendum on a new constitution that gives more powers to the country’s president

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The Washington Post

New constitution gives some Tunisians hope, others concern

Tunisians have overwhelmingly approved a referendum on a new constitution that gives more powers to the country’s president

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New constitution gives some Tunisians hope, others concern - Local News 8

By FRANCESCA EBEL Associated PressTUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisians have overwhelmingly approved a referendum on a new constitution that gives more powers to the country’s president. It’s a step that brings hope to many in the struggling North African nation, but critics warn it could return Tunisia to autocracy. Some people interviewed by The Associated Press this week celebrated the result of Monday’s referendum and expressed support for Preside…

2 years ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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