In a surprising turn of events, Tunisia's electoral authority has approved only two candidates to challenge President Kais Saied in the upcoming October 6 election. This decision comes after the electoral commission dismissed a court ruling that had reinstated three presidential candidates, sparking concerns among the opposition about the fairness of the electoral process. Among the approved challengers are a leader of a small pro-business party and a former left-wing pan-Arabist member of parliament. The controversy intensified as one of the candidates was detained, raising further questions about the integrity of the election. This development has left many questioning the future of democracy in Tunisia, as 17 candidates were initially in the race.
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