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New constitution gives some Tunisians hope, others concern

FILE - A Tunisian holds a sign reading 'Yes to the new constitution' as others celebrate exit polls that indicate a vote in favor of the new constitution, in Tunis, July 25, 2022. Tunisians are expressing a range of reactions to the adoption of a new constitution. Voters overwhelmingly supported the document in a referendum on Monday, July 25 although the vote was marked by low turnout. The new political system will see sweeping executive powers given to the president and the removal of key checks and balances, causing critics to warn that Tunisia may see a reversal of hard-won democratic gains. (AP Photo/Riadh Dridi, file) FILE - Tunisia's President Kais Saied speaks during a media conference at an EU Africa summit in Brussels, Feb. 18, 2022. Tunisians have expressed a range of reactions to the adoption of their country's new constitution, which received overwhelming approval from voters in a referendum but critics warn could return autocracy to the North African nation. Some people interviewed by The Associated Press this week celebrated the result and expressed support for President Kais Saied, who spearheaded the project and proposed the text himself.(Johanna Geron, Pool Photo via AP, File) In this photo provided by the Tunisian Presidency, Tunisian President Kais Saied and his wife Ichraf Chebil leave the polling station after they cast their votes in Tunis, Tunisia, Monday, July 25, 2022. Tunisians head to the polls Monday to vote on a new constitution. (Slim Abid/Tunisian Presidency via AP) Independent High Authority for Elections announces the results of the constitutional referendum in Tunis, Tunisia, Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Tunisians have voted in favor of a new constitution that critics fear could entrench efforts by the president to consolidate power, according to official preliminary results late Tuesday. (AP Photo/Hassene Dridi) Tunisians celebrate the exit polls indicating a vote in favor of the new Constitution, in Tunis, late Monday, July 25, 2022. Hundreds of supporters of Tunisian President Kais Saied took to the streets to celebrate after the end of voting on a controversial new constitution that critics say could reverse hard-won democratic gains and entrench a presidential power grab. (AP Photo/Riadh Dridi) Tunisians celebrate the exit polls indicating a vote in favor of the new Constitution, in Tunis, late Monday, July 25, 2022. Hundreds of supporters of Tunisian President Kais Saied took to the streets to celebrate after the end of voting on a controversial new constitution that critics say could reverse hard-won democratic gains and entrench a presidential power grab. (AP Photo/Riadh Dridi)