Published 2 years ago

Tunisians Approve New Constitution That Undercuts Democracy

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Official results say 94.6% of the votes backed the new constitution, with 5.4% against. Turnout for Monday's referendum was low, with under a third of the nation's voters taking part. Critics warn that Saied's new structure could pave the way to a new autocracy.

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The Hindu

Tunisian officials say new constitution passed in vote with low turnout

The commission said 95% of voters approved the constitution in Monday's referendum boycotted by opposition groups

2 years ago·India

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CTV News

Tunisians vote in favour of new constitution, officials say

Tunisians have voted in favour of a new constitution that critics fear could entrench efforts by the president to consolidate power, according to official preliminary results late Tuesday.

2 years ago·Canada

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Reuters

Tunisian officials say new constitution passed in vote with low turnout

A new Tunisian constitution giving far more power to President Kais Saied passed in a referendum with a 30.5% turnout, the electoral commission said on Tuesday, tightening his grip in what critics fear is a march to a new era of autocracy.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Tunisians vote in favor of new constitution, officials say

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisians voted in favor of a new constitution that critics fear could entrench efforts by the president to consolidate power, according to official preliminary results late Tuesday.

2 years ago·United States

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Tunisian officials say new constitution passed in vote with low turnout

TUNIS (Reuters) -A new Tunisian constitution giving far more power to President Kais Saied passed in a referendum with a 30.5% turnout, the electoral commission said on Tuesday, tightening his grip in what critics fear is a march to a new era of autocracy.

2 years ago·Malaysia

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The Washington Post

Tunisians vote in favor of new constitution, officials say

Official preliminary results in Tunisia indicate that 94.6% of votere cast in a constitutional referendum favor the new charter proposed by Tunisian President Kais Saied

2 years ago

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