Tunisian opposition denounces ‘restrictions’ ahead of vote

Tunisian opposition presidential candidates, human rights groups and political parties on Friday denounced ‘arbitrary restrictions’ put on them by the authorities ahead of the October 6 vote.

In a statement, they said that the limitations are meant to guarantee the re-election of President Kais Saied.

11 opposition figures hope to run against Saied. The new law requires candidates to submit a document certifying that they have no…