Tunisians went to the polls on Sunday in an election that is widely expected to secure a second term for President Kais Saied. The 66-year-old president, who first came to power in 2019 riding a wave of anti-establishment sentiment, faces minimal opposition in his bid for reelection.
The election marks a significant moment for Tunisia, the birthplace of the Arab Spring, as it navigates its third election since the ousting of autocrat Zine El Abidine Ben Ali in 2011. While previous elections were commended for upholding democratic standards, concerns have been raised about the fairness of this year's race due to a series of arrests and actions taken by a Saied-appointed election authority.
