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The Farce of Kais Saied’s Tyranny: How Tunisia’s Tragedy Mirrors Its Past

In a somber twist that many saw coming but few wished to acknowledge, Tunisian President Kais Saied has claimed a second term, a victory marred by an overwhelming sense of déjà vu and disappointment. Following the election on October 6, the initial forecast of Saied winning with 89 percent of the vote—an uncanny echo of Tunisia’s former dictator Zi...