Tunisia – Prospective Presidential Candidates Barred

Beirut — Potential Contenders Excluded, Convicted, Imprisoned

Tunisian authorities have prosecuted, convicted, or imprisoned at least eight prospective candidates for the October 6, 2024, presidential election, Human Rights Watch said today. The electoral commission has approved only three candidates, including incumbent President Kais Saied. Tunisian authorities should urgently end politically motivated prosecutions and allow for free and fair elections.

Tunisia is gearing up for a presidential…