Referendum in Tunisia: the new controversial Constitution adopted by more than 94%

Tunisian electoral officials count the votes for the referendum on the new Constitution in Tunis, July 26, 2022. AFP - FETHI BELAID

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The electoral body announced Tuesday evening the result of the referendum on the new Constitution of Monday.

This text, carried by President Kaïs Saïed, grants broad powers to the Head of State.

According to the preliminary official results announced by the ISIE, the "yes" vote wins by an overwhelming majority, but with a low turnout, denounced by the opposition.

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With our special correspondent in Tunis, 

More than 94% of voters who voted Monday in Tunisia said "yes" to the draft new Constitution, according to the results announced late Tuesday by the electoral body to the press.

A victory by a very large majority of voters, therefore but with a participation of around 30%, according to the figure published on Tuesday.

A figure denounced earlier in the day by the opposition coalition National Salvation Front.

The FSN, which had called for a boycott,

 for Kaïs Saïed.

Its leader, Ahmed Nejib Chebbi, calls on the Head of State to organize early general elections.

The new text defeats the parliamentary system that had been in force since 2014, in the Constitution drawn up following the revolution, in the cradle of the Arab Spring.

"

," said the Tunisian president, after the election.

The authorities have one month to announce the final results of the ballot.

The new Constitution will then enter into force.

Then legislative elections are scheduled for December 17th.

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