The Independent High Authority for Elections in Tunisia has accepted only 3 out of 17 presidential candidates, raising concerns about the fairness of the upcoming elections.
The Tunisian League for the Defense of Human Rights has expressed doubts about the possibility of conducting fair elections amid restrictions on freedoms and media.
President Kais Saied has rejected accusations of judicial interference, asserting the independence of Tunisia's judicial system.
Recent amendments to candidacy conditions have been criticized for excluding serious competitors from the presidential race.
