Tunisia's president, Kais Saied, declared a decisive victory with 90.7% of the vote in low-turnout elections; however, such results indicate deep-seated public discontent in a drifting authoritarian regime.
Despite securing 90.7% of the vote in his reelection, Saied's low 27.7% turnout points to significant disenchantment among Tunisians as the country experiences a shift towards authoritarianism.
Saied proclaimed the election result as a victory against corruption and conspirators, while simultaneously suppressing dissent and disqualifying numerous candidates, indicating autocratic governance.
Ahead of the elections, Saied faced criticism for his comments regarding undocumented migrants, which sparked international backlash; he dismissed racism accusations by citing family ties to Africans.
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