Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Will Tunisia’s new constitution end its political crisis? | Inside Story” – below is their description.
Tunisia’s president Kais Saied has released a new draft constitution that will give him what critics call, ‘royal powers’
It will be voted on in a referendum on July 25.
If passed, the President will be given ultimate authority over the government and judiciary.
And parliament’s powers will be significantly weakened.
Tunisia’s not alone in this regard – other nations have also used their constitutions to allow their leaders to remain in office and strengthen their powers.
So, what’s behind this move?
Presenter: Hashem Ahelbarra
Guests:
Zaid Al-Ali – Constitutional Law Specialist and Author of ‘Arab Constitutionalism: The Coming Revolution’.
Alex Vines – Director of the Africa Programme at Chatham House.
Amine Snoussi – Political Analyst specialising in Tunisian and North African affairs.
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Al Jazeera English YouTube Channel
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