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Tunisian constitution panel boss condemns President's draft

The head of Tunisia’s constitution committee has rejected a proposed new constitution put forward by the President, warning it could “pave the way for a disgraceful dictatorial regime”.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 4, 2022

Three Tunisian judges' unions suspend strike started a month ago - statement

Three Tunisian judges' unions have decided to suspend a four-week-long strike started in protest at Tunisian President Kais Saied's dismissal of 57 judges on June 1, they said on Sunday.

Reuters · Jul 3, 2022

Tunisian constitution committee head condemns president’s draft

Former constitutional law professor says constitutional chapters could pave way for ‘disgraceful dictatorial regime’.

Al Jazeera · Jul 3, 2022

What's in Tunisia's proposed new constitution?

A proposed new constitution for Tunisia significantly enhances the powers of the head of state, hardening fears among critics of President Kais Saied that he aims to entrench one-man rule and undo the democratic gains of 2011 Arab Spring uprising.

Reuters · Jul 1, 2022

Tunisia's Saied unpicks young 'Arab Spring' democracy

President Kais Saied has proposed a new constitution that would formalise his sweeping seizure of powers after dismantling much of Tunisia's young democracy over 11 turbulent months.

Reuters · Jul 1, 2022

Tunisia’s draft constitution – what’s new, and why now?

President Kais Saied has pushed for the new constitution – opponents say it will slide the country away from democracy.

Al Jazeera · Jul 1, 2022

Tunisia Publishes Draft Constitution ahead of July Vote

Tunisia on Thursday published the draft of a new constitution giving vastly more powers to the president, a text set to go to referendum on July 25, a year after President Kais Saied's dramatic power grab. The new draft was published on Thursday evening in the official journal, less than…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 1, 2022

Proposed Tunisian constitution gives president far more power

Tunisia published a proposed new constitution on Thursday that will be put to a referendum next month, limiting the role of parliament and giving President Kais Saied far more power.

Reuters · Jun 30, 2022

Analysis-Tunisia's Saied poised for more power but economy crumbles

President Kais Saied looks on course to tighten his grip on Tunisia through a constitutional referendum in July, but it could prove to be a poisoned chalice as the economy sinks deeper into crisis and opposition to his rule widens.

Reuters · Jun 29, 2022

Tunisia Judges Extend Strike over Sackings for 4th Week

Tunisian judges decided to extend their national strike for a fourth week in protest against a decision by President Kais Saied to sack dozens of them, a joint statement by the judges unions in the country said on Saturday. It said the fourth week of the strike will start on…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 25, 2022