Lisa Bryant

Apathy, Opposition Seen Ahead of Legislative Vote in Tunisia

Tunisians vote Saturday for a new parliament aimed to reflect President Kais Saied’s vision of grassroots politics. Observers predict low turnout among a disaffected electorate squeezed by a deep economic crisis. For VOA, Lisa Bryant reports from Tunis.

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