Election officials in Tunisia have sparked controversy by denying accreditation to certain election observer groups for the upcoming presidential contest in October. The Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) cited concerns over foreign funding of 'suspicious origin' as the reason for rejecting accreditation for several civil society groups.
While the ISIE did not name the specific groups, it was revealed that two organizations, I-Watch and Mourakiboun, were among those targeted. These groups have been accused of receiving foreign funding that could compromise the integrity of the election process.
