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The opposition has its own problems. Many of its leaders are unpopular because of the corruption, ineptitude, political paralysis and economic stagnation when they were in government. The low voter turnout in Tunisia’s parliamentary elections reinforces the need for the country to “further expand political participation” in the coming months, …

Two parliament members in Tunisia have been placed in provisional detention, according to a statement from an opposition party. Late last week, an independent MP, was detained after he criticised the president’s decision to suspend parliament and sack the prime minister and other top officials. Maher Zid and Mohamed Affes …