Tunisian President Kais Saied has issued a modified version of the draft constitution, which he will submit to a public referendum on July 25, following strong criticism from organizations and political parties, but without compromising his powers. text the phrase “under a democratic regime” in chapter five, in so that “Tunisia becomes part of the Islamic nation, and the state alone must work, in a democratic system, to achieve the goals of pure Islam in preserving life, honor, money, religion and freedom. “
Amnesty International criticized this chapter, saying it “allows discrimination against other religious groups”.
Saeed stated in a video clip published by the presidency before the issue of this amendment, which “some clarifications must be added, to avoid any confusion and any interpretation”.