Tunisia's parliament limits court power over election authority ahead of presidential vote

Tunisia's parliament has amended a law, removing court authority over decisions made by the election authority appointed by President Kais Saied. This change comes just nine days before the presidential election. The election authority, facing criticism for excluding three candidates from the ballot, dismissed a court ruling to reinstate them. Opposition groups claim this move benefits Saied, who is seeking a second term amid protests. The political climate has grown tense, with accusations of bias against the courts and arrests of opposition figures. Saied will compete against two lesser-known candidates in the upcoming election.