In Tunisia, North Africa, where political turmoil continues, a referendum was held asking for approval or disapproval of a constitutional amendment that would significantly strengthen President Saeed's powers.
Opposition parties and others are increasing their opposition, saying they are going against the spirit of the democratic movement "Arab Spring," which overthrew the dictatorship 11 years ago.
In Tunisia, a referendum was held on the 25th asking for approval or disapproval of a constitutional amendment led by President Saeed.
The amendment greatly strengthens the president's authority, such as allowing the president to appoint a prime minister without parliamentary approval, or allowing only the president to take responsibility for the government on behalf of parliament.
President Saeed has pursued strong rule, including dismissing his prime minister and suspending parliament in July last year in an attempt to rebuild Tunisia, where political and economic turmoil continues.
Opposition parties and labor unions have opposed the revision of the Constitution, saying that it would open the way to President Saeed's dictatorship, going against the spirit of the democratization movement "Arab Spring" that overthrew the dictatorship 11 years ago. It is strengthening, and there is also a movement to boycott the vote.
The referendum is expected to be revealed on the night of the 26th of Japan time.
The constitutional amendment will be passed if the majority agrees, and it is expected that political turmoil will further deepen in Tunisia, which was said to be the only successful example of the "Arab Spring."