Two political newcomers appear to have stunned Tunisia’s political establishment, claiming victory after Sunday’s first round of a presidential election.
With formal results yet to be announced, conservative law professor Kais Saied and detained media magnate Nabil Karoui cited exit polls late on Sunday to say they had advanced to a deciding run-off that will be held next month.
If confirmed by official results later on Monday or on Tuesday, it would represent a strong rejection of successive governments that have struggled to improve living standards or end corruption.
Tunisia’s prime minister, two former prime ministers, the defence minister and a formerpresident were among the political heavyweights competing.
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