As Tunisia approaches its presidential election on October 6, several hopeful candidates have voiced complaints about facing significant restrictions that hinder their ability to run. Among them, Isam Chebbi of the Al Amouri party and Abir Moussi of the Free Destourian party, both political opposition figures, have encountered substantial barriers due to legal and administrative obstacles. Their struggles underscore concerns about the fairness and transparency of the upcoming election, amid claims of an anti-democratic atmosphere in the country.
- Isam Chebbi, Secretary General of the Al Amouri party and an opponent of the current president, has been in prison for over a year on charges of conspiracy against state security.
- Chebbi was unable to become a presidential candidate because his party and lawyer could not obtain power of attorney to collect signatures on his behalf.
- Abir Moussi, another jailed political opposition figure and president of the Free Destourian party, had her lawyers file an incomplete application for candidacy, intending to fight in court.
- Candidates and their supporters cite administrative obstacles and claim there’s a tense and anti-democratic atmosphere affecting the election process.
- Activist groups and political parties are demanding equal treatment for all candidates and the cessation of what they perceive as repression of rights and liberties.
- The Electoral Commission has defended its actions, stating it is acting objectively and in accordance with its constitutional mandate.
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