Tunisia: Socialist Party to Boycott Dec.17 Legislative Elections

Tunis/Tunisia — The Socialist Party said it will boycott December 17 legislative elections and called for protecting State institutions against any authoritarian “drift.”

The new election decree is leading towards a weakening of the role of parliament and deprives MPs “of political identity,” the party added in a press release.

A boycott is announced notwithstanding the conviction “elections remain a key tool to bring about changes in political life and ensure the peaceful handover of power.”