Tunisia: Pres. Saied Expected to Win Reelection, Faces Fraud Allegations
Above: A woman holds a poster bearing a portrait of Tunisian President Kais Saied as Kais Saied's supporters celebrate after unofficial results of the Tunisian presidential election in the capital Tunis, Tunisia, on October 6, 2024. Image copyright: Chedly Ben Ibrahim/Contributor/NurPhoto via Getty Images
The Spin
With every meaningful opposition candidate either in jail or on house arrest, as well as every judge stacked in his favor, Pres. Saied appears to have solidified his place as Tunisia's dictator. It was just ten years ago that the Arab Spring led to optimism among Tunisians, but the last remnants of hope for democracy have been lost, resulting in most of the country staying home on election day.
