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Referendum · TunisA "yes" vote would bolster the president, giving the head of state far-reaching executive, legislative and judicial powers. If it passes as expected, it will be a decisive break with the hybrid system enshrined in the 2014 constitution. Saied published his final draft of the charter just two weeks before Monday's referendum.See the Story
Tunisia's turbulent ride from revolution to presidential power bid
45% Center coverage: 55 sources
Referendum · TunisPresident Kais Saied ousted the parliament last year and moved to rule by decree. He rewrote the democratic constitution introduced after Tunisia’s 2011 ‘Arab spring’ revolution. Opposition parties boycotted the referendum, accusing Saied of a coup and saying the new constitution augurs a slide back towards autocracy.See the Story
Tunisians back new constitution, but with low turnout
36% Center coverage: 34 sources
Politics · TunisSeventy five people were missing after a crowded boat of migrants sank off Tunisia on Wednesday, the International Organization for Migration said and a security official said, as the numbers risking the dangerous crossing to Europe increase.See the Story
75 people missing, one dead, after migrant boat sinks off Tunisia
39% Right coverage: 28 sources
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Referendum · TunisOfficial 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.See the Story
Tunisians Approve New Constitution That Undercuts Democracy
48% Left coverage: 23 sources
Corruption · TunisTunisian President Kais Saied has fired 57 of the country's judges. Saied accused the judges of involvement in corruption and obstructing hearings of terrorism cases. In February, Saied gave himself power over the judiciary by establishing a new judicial watchdog which allowed him to fire judges and block promotions and appointments.See the Story
Tunisian president purges judges after instituting one-man rule
43% Center coverage: 14 sources
Protestors · TunisTunisia's powerful General Labour Union announced the walkout on the basis of pressing social and economic demands. The union is demanding wage increases and protesting the government's planned economic reforms. The purchasing power of Tunisian citizens has eroded since the beginning of the year amid rising prices, high unemployment and widespread poverty.See the Story
Public workers strike in Tunisia, signaling national crisis
38% Center coverage: 21 sources
Protestors · TunisTunisian President Kais Saied is accused of a power grab. He suspended the country's parliament and sacked the government in July last year. A new coalition against him comprises five political parties, including the Islamist-inspired Ennahdha Party. A separate protest was held by supporters of former dictator Zine El Abedine Ben Ali.See the Story
Thousands in Tunisia protest against president, demand democratic return
40% Left coverage: 10 sources
US & Canada · TunisTunisian 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.See the Story
New constitution gives some Tunisians hope, others concern
62% Center coverage: 16 sources
Democracy · TunisTunisian President Kais Saied issued a decree to call voters to a referendum on a new constitution on July 25. The main political parties have said they will boycott the unilateral restructuring of politics. The powerful UGTT union also refused to take part in a limited dialog proposed by the president as he rewrites the constitution.See the Story
Tunisian president decrees a referendum for new constitution
Coverage: 11 sources
Protestors · TunisTunisian police use pepper spray to disperse protesters against President Kais Saied. Around 100 protesters attempted to reach the headquarters of the electoral commission. Saied on July 25 sacked the government and suspended parliament, which he later dissolved. He has laid out plans for a referendum next month on a replacement of the 2014 constitution.See the Story
Skirmishes as police block Tunisia protests against July referendum
71% Right coverage: 7 sources
