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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.

Tunisian politician Ahmed Najib Chebbi.
Tunisian politician Ahmed Najib Chebbi speaks during a press conference in Tunis to announce the launch of the establishment of the National Salvation Front on April 26, 2022. — FETHI BELAID/AFP via Getty Images

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