Will next months election in Tunisia be free and fair?
The people of Tunisia are expected to elect a new president in October.\n \nBut the build-up to the election has been marred by controversy with key political leaders being arrested and some journalists leaving the country.\n \nIt all started in July 2021 when president Kais Saied suspended parliament and sacked the prime minister.\n \nThese events were triggered by anger over the government's handling of the coronavirus outbreak and the economic and social turmoil.\n \nPresident Saied defended his decision to dissolve the government saying he acted in accordance with the constitution.\n \nBut now he has, once again, come under fire after sacking 19 cabinet ministers.\n \nSome say he\u2019s attempting to cling on to power.\n \nBut he denies this, saying his move was necessary for the sake of Tunisia\u2019s national security.\n \nPresenter: Alan Kasujja
Guests: Amine Snoussi and Dr. Yusra Ghannouchi