Thread by @AJEnglish

Is Tunisia on a path back to authoritarian rule?

🇹🇳 July 25 marks one year since President Kais Saied dissolved parliament as Tunisians vote on a controversial new referendum.

Here’s a timeline of the last 11 years since the revolution ⤵️

Polling stations in Tunisia opened at 6am local time (05:00 GMT), exactly a year from President Kais Saied’s sacking of the country’s government and his suspension of parliament ⤵️ aje.io/2vxgmm

Tunisians have begun voting on whether to accept a new constitution put forward by President Kais Saied.

Many are expected to boycott a process they see as enabling a return to dictatorial rule.

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"To make their voices heard, Tunisians must boycott this charade. It is the only way they can challenge Saied’s illegitimate tactics and avoid participating in the dismantling of the democratic system."

— #AJOpinion by @HayGuesmi ⤵️ aje.io/32mjqw

@HayGuesmi “Even the prime minister will be chosen by the president regardless of legislative elections."

Tunisian's new constitution to concentrate power in president’s hands, says political analyst Tarek Kahlaoui.

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@HayGuesmi Why is Tunisia’s new proposed constitution so controversial? aje.io/4u36e5