In Tunisia, authorities have arrested over 100 members of the opposition Ennahda party in a crackdown described by the party as an 'unprecedented campaign of raids and violations' ahead of the October 6 presidential elections. Among those detained are high-ranking officials, including members of the executive committee, with reports indicating harsh conditions of detention for many detainees. Human Rights Watch and various activists accuse President Kais Saied of suppressing opposition to secure his re-election, citing a pattern of political arrests and intimidation since he took power in a constitutional coup in 2021. Protests against Saied's administration are expected as civil groups highlight rising authoritarianism and restrictions on electoral candidates. The Independent High Authority for Elections has faced criticism for allegedly acting under Saied's influence, as it continues to reject candidates even after court rulings in their favor. The situation has drawn widespread condemnation from both local and international human rights organizations.