A day to inspire all Tunisians – whether Islamic or secular
Tunisia is days away from its first elections for a national constituent assembly. Despite delays and obstructions, Tunisians anticipate 23 October with immense hope – a date that is the culmination of their revolution, of the struggle of generations of women and men of diverse political and intellectual persuasions against despotism and for freedom, equality and dignity.
These elections are not only critical for Tunisia, but for the wider region and beyond. They present an opportunity to bury once and for all theories of the so-called "Arab exception" and prove that democracy can emerge and flourish .
In these elections, Ennahda is – according to several opinion polls – set to win a considerable share of the vote.… Seguir leyendo »