Kais Saied Secures Landslide Victory in Tunisian Election

President Kais Saied won a significant victory in Tunisia's election, securing 90.69% of the vote, according to preliminary results announced by the electoral commission. The voter turnout was notably low at 28.8%. Saied's competitors were former ally turned critic Zouhair Maghzaoui and recently jailed Ayachi Zammel.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 07-10-2024 23:57 IST | Created: 07-10-2024 23:57 IST
Kais Saied Secures Landslide Victory in Tunisian Election
President Kais Saied

President Kais Saied has been re-elected for a second term in Tunisia's recent election, garnering an overwhelming 90.69% of the votes, according to preliminary outcomes shared by the electoral commission.

Despite Saied's sweeping victory, the election's turnout was a mere 28.8%, reflecting low public engagement in the political process.

Saied faced two opponents, including Zouhair Maghzaoui, leader of the Chaab Party and a former ally turned critic, as well as Ayachi Zammel, who was imprisoned last month.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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