Tunisia’s parliament made a significant decision on Friday by amending a law that curtails the power of courts over rulings made by the country's election authority. The election authority, whose members are appointed by President Kais Saied, has been at the center of a heated debate just nine days before the upcoming presidential election.
The amendment to the election law was passed by a majority of parliament members, sparking outrage from opposition groups and civil society organizations. Critics allege that the election authority has been collaborating with President Saied to limit competition and ensure his re-election for a second term.
