Islamic Party Claims Victory in Tunisia Election
October 25, 2011
Campaign manager of the Ennahda party, Abdelhamid Jlazzi (L) Campaign manager of the Ennahda party, Abdelhamid Jlazzi (L) speaks outside the party's headquarters in Tunis. Moderate Islamists claimed victory on Monday in Tunisia's first democratic election, sending a message to other states in the region that long-sidelined Islamists are challenging for power after the "Arab Spring," October 24, 2011.
Tunisia turns to creating a new constitution and interim government, as election results on Tuesday confirmed a first-place finish by the moderate Islamic party Ennahdha
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Two days after casting their ballots in a peaceful, ebullient vote, Tunisians are back to work Tuesday. Or at least some of them. Outdoor cafes are packed with women and men. Streets are snarled with honking traffic.
University student Hamdi Bin Jebrellah, sporting jeans and sunglasses, is pleased - but not surprised - at the election results.
Bin Jebrellah voted for the Islamist Ennahdha party, which captured the most votes. He says he is glad Islam is now part of Tunisia's politics. He sees Turkey as a good model for his country.
One middle aged woman, who only gave her first name, Emla, voted for a leftist party. But she is still satisfied with the outcome.
Emla says what is essential is the elections were democratic and transparent, and that voter turnout was high. She says democracy is about accepting the results.
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