Tunisian electoral commission says 'yes' won constitutional referendum

A new Tunisian constitution giving President Kais Saied much more power passed in Monday's referendum, according to preliminary figures, the electoral commission said on Tuesday.

It said 95% of those participating in the referendum, which was boycotted by opposition groups, voted "yes". On Monday the commission said turnout was 28%.

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