"Arab Spring" only success Tunisia Presidential election voting begins October 13 21:16
The election vote for the presidential election began in Tunisia, North Africa, which is said to be the only successful example of the democratic movement "Arab Spring". The voting results are attracting attention because it is a battle between two newcomers with no political experience against the backdrop of economic dissatisfaction.
On the 13th in Tunisia, the election vote for the presidential election has started, following the death of President Kayedebushi.
In the first ballot in September, Constitutionalist Kais Saeed and businessman Nabil Calwi, who had no political experience, held the incumbent prime minister and cabinet ministers, went to the final vote. It was.
It has been pointed out that the two newcomers gained votes, and that the economic downturn continued, and that there was persistent public dissatisfaction with the fact that the unemployment rate of over 30% of the youth was not improved.
A 47-year-old man living in the capital Tunis said, “The existing politicians who fell in the first election did nothing for us. A new wind is needed.”
8 years ago in Tunisia, the dictatorship collapsed in a protest by citizens, and countries that experienced similar political changes were steadily democratizing as they continued to be confused by civil wars. It is said to be the only successful example. For that reason, the results of the voting will attract attention as to whom the future country steering will be entrusted to.