Tunisian opposition to boycott legislative elections
Political forces in Tunisia are divided over the upcoming legislative elections announced by President Kais Saied, with the country’s main opposition alliance announcing its boycott of the vote over the controversial measures Saied has taken since last year.
TUNIS, Tunisia — Tunisia’s main opposition alliance, the National Salvation Front, announced on Sept. 7 in a press conference in Tunis that its components, most notably the Ennahda party, will boycott the legislative elections scheduled for Dec. 17, which also marks the 12th anniversary of the Jasmine Revolution.
These elections are the last step of the roadmap announced by President Kais Saied last year, which he says aims to put an end to the “exceptional phase” the country is going through.
According to Saied’s roadmap, the electoral law should be issued no later than Sept. 17, with elections to be held on Dec. 17.
The National Salvation Front is a coalition of political forces that oppose Saied. It was established by Tunisian politician Ahmed Nejib Chebbi to confront the measures taken by Saied since July 25, 2021.
