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Hundreds of Tunisians took to the streets of Central Tunis to celebrate the predicted result of the referendum vote. An initial exit survey suggested the majority of voters had voted in favour of changing the country’s constitution
Hundreds of Tunisians took to the streets of Central Tunis to celebrate the predicted result of the referendum vote. An initial exit survey suggested the majority of voters had voted in favour of changing the country’s constitution. A large crowd marched down Tunis’ thoroughfare, waving national flags and blaring car horns.
President Kais Saied joined the crowd, greeting and thanking supporters. The new constitution has split public opinion, however. As reported by www.trendsnafrica.com earlier, a section believes that the referendum, if passed, will give President Kais Saied unbridled power. They say it will formalize his power grab and reverse hard-won democratic gains in the North African nation.
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The referendum marks one year since Saied froze Tunisia’s parliament and dismissed his government. Saied has given himself the power to rule by decree and has fired dozens of judges, decisions that have provoked a series of protests.
The new constitution gives the office of the president all executive powers and removes key checks and balances. The power of Tunisia’s judiciary and parliament would be greatly reduced. The official announcement of the referendum will be made shortly, possibly tomorrow.
