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TUNISIA - ISLAMIST PARTY WINS BIG IN
TUNISIA ELECTIONS
Full Article: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-20124948/islamist-party-wins-big-in-tunisia-elections/
TUNIS, Tunisia - A moderate Islamist party claimed victory Monday in Tunisia's landmark elections as preliminary results indicated it had won the biggest share of votes, assuring it will have a strong say in the future constitution of the country whose popular revolution led to the Arab Spring. The Ennahda party's success could boost other Islamist parties in the North Africa and the Middle East, although Ennahda insists its approach to sharia, or Islamic law, is consistent with Tunisia's progressive traditions, especially in regards to women's rights.......International observers lauded the election as free and fair while emphasizing that the parties in the new government must work together and safeguard the rights of women.......
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Al
Jazeera speaks to Tunisian women from across the political spectrum about
their hopes and fears for Sunday's poll. Yasmine Ryan -
23 Oct 2011
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