Kais Saied Claims Landslide Victory in Tunisia Election

Incumbent Tunisian President Kais Saied is projected to win the presidential election with 89.2% of the vote according to exit polls, despite a low turnout of 27.7%. His main rivals include Zouhair Maghzaoui, a former ally turned critic, and Ayachi Zammel, who is currently imprisoned. Saied's victory celebration was marked by supporters chanting for national development, while he promised to cleanse the country of corruption. However, the opposition has disputed the exit poll results, claiming they do not reflect the actual voting outcome and alleging a rigged electoral process. Rights groups have raised concerns over Saied's political repression and the sidelining of opposition candidates, fearing that his re-election will further entrench authoritarianism. Official results are expected to be released by the electoral commission on Monday evening.