Supporters of Tunisian President Kais Saied, celebrate as exit poll shows Saied won
Mon, 7 Oct 2024
Source: Reuters
Tunisian President Kais Saied's supporters celebrated in the capital on Sunday after an exit poll showed him winning the presidential election with 89.2% of the vote against two rivals, one of whom is in prison.
Voter turnout was low at 27.7%, half that of the 2019 runoff.
Critics, including disqualified candidates and rights groups, claim Saied has eroded democratic gains since taking power in 2019, asserting he is fighting a corrupt elite.
Despite rising tourism, Tunisia faces economic challenges, including shortages and power outages. Official results are expected Monday evening.
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Source: Reuters