Election Fears
Rajhi’s anti-Islamists comments found listening ears among Tunisians, proud of their secular constitution.
“Our constitution does not allow religious parties and Ennahda is outside the law,” Haifa ben Adballah, told Reuters at an anti-Islamist demonstration by a few dozen people a few blocks from the confrontations in the city center.
Under Ben Ali’s 23-year rule, several political and Islamic groups were banned, including Ennahddha movement of exiled leader Rached Ghannouchi.
The movement was legalized last March for the first time in the 30 years of its existence following a decision by the interim government that replaced the toppled Ben Ali regime.
The caretaker government decision agreed to legalize all banned political groups.
Ennahddha said it will contest the elections and does not fear a coup.
It is expected to do well in some parts of the country of 10 million people, especially in the south in coming elections scheduled in July to draw up a new constitution.
Meanwhile, biting economic conditions accompanied by deep frustration over poverty and unemployment were infuriating Tunisians.
Following the revolutions, the turmoil is set to trim growth of Tunisian economy to only 1-1.5 percent this year.
Such conditions were coupled with tough police tactics that failed to calm protesters.
“Things are far from returning to normal,” said cafe owner Hassan Ali.
Source: OnIslam
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