Changes to Constitution Appear Likely After Poll
From Times Wire Reports
TUNISIA
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Tunisians voted in a referendum that was expected to approve changes to the constitution, enabling President Zine el Abidine ben Ali to remain in power practically for life.
The first national referendum since the North African country gained independence from France in 1956 was for voters to approve amendments to about half of the 1959 constitution’s 78 articles.
Two of the new articles cancel limits on presidential terms and extend the age limit for candidates to 75 from 70. Ben Ali is 65.
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