Tunisian voters to elect president, deputies
2009-10-25
Over 5 million Tunisian registered voters are expected to vote on Sunday (October 25th) in the presidential and parliamentary elections, local and international press reported. Incumbent President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, 73, is being challenged by Mohamed Bouchiha, 61, of the Party of Popular Unity Party (PUP), Ahmed Inoubli, 51, of the Democratic Unionist Union (UDU) and Ahmed Brahim of Ettajdid (Renewal). The ruling Constitutional Democratic Rally and seven opposition parties will vie for the legislative seats. Speaking Saturday night on national television, Ben Ali assured voters that the campaigns were "conducted within the framework of the law and democratic principles".
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