Elie Abouaoun on Tunisia’s New Constitution

July 28, 2022 00:09:30
Elie Abouaoun on Tunisia’s New Constitution
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Elie Abouaoun on Tunisia’s New Constitution

Jul 28 2022 | 00:09:30

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Show Notes

On Monday, Tunisians voted on a new constitution proposed by President Kais Saied that vastly expands the powers of his office. While turnout was low, many Tunisians "support what the president is doing … they are voting based on one specific objective, which is to improve economic and social conditions," says USIP's Elie Abouaoun.

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