'This country has let us down': young Tunisians seek future abroad

There is growing disillusionment among Tunisia's young people, who make up a third of voters in Sunday's presidential election. © FETHI BELAID / AFP

Tunis (AFP) – About a third of the nearly 10 million Tunisians set to vote in a presidential election this weekend are under 35, according to official figures. Yet the poll appears to have created a mood of resignation among young people, most of whom would rather leave the country, according to a recent study.

At a cafe in Tunis's bustling Bab Souika, a group of young men lean over sports betting slips. With presidential elections just days ahead, they are instead focused on Champions League scores – a sign of common indifference in a country many wish to leave.