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Another World Leader Stokes Racist Fears Of Immigration — In Tunisia

Photo of woman protesting against Tunisian President Kais Saied in Tunis
A protest against Tunisian President Kais Saied after his statement against African migrants Chokri Mahjoub/ZUMA

Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed’s xenophobic claims that a conspiracy aims to replace Tunisians with sub-Saharan migrants has unleashed racist violence in the country. It’s a sign of the growing authoritarianism of the popular but powerless president.

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Tunisia’s New Constitution And Risks Of A Return To “Presidential Dictatorship”

Vote counting for the referendum on a new Constitution in Tunisia​
Vote counting for the referendum on a new Constitution in Tunisia Hasan Mrad/IMAGESLIVE/ZUMA

In the cradle of the Arab Spring, democracy is once again at stake.

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