Court Reinstates Mekki's Presidential Bid

Tunisia's administrative court has overturned the exclusion of Abdellatif Mekki from the upcoming presidential election, allowing him to resume his candidacy. The electoral commission had previously barred him due to insufficient popular endorsements. Judicial officials confirm the decision is final and irrevocable.

Tunisia's administrative court on Tuesday upheld an appeal by prominent politician Abdellatif Mekki, allowing him to resume his candidacy in a presidential election expected on Oct. 6, judicial and political sources told Reuters.

The electoral commission had excluded Mekki from the race due to what it said was a lack of popular endorsements. The judicial official told Reuters that the court's decision was final and could not be appealed.

(With inputs from agencies.)