7 million Tunisians cast their votes for electing new president

SANAA, Sept. 15 (YPA) – Over 7 million Tunisian voters head to the polls in 27 constituencies within Tunisia on Sunday morning to choose a new president out of 24 presidential candidates.

Some 70,000 security personnel are involved in securing the presidential election, in addition to 32,000 military personnel announced by the Ministry of Defence.

Of the 70,000 security personnel, 50,000 will be mobilized to secure polling stations, participate in the transfer of electoral materials, and protect and monitor all candidates during their activities and visits, Tunisian Interior Ministry spokesman told The German News Agency.

He added that 20,000 people will ensure the normal functioning of other security functions in parallel with the electoral date, including securing public facilities, public and commercial squares, the transport sector, hospitals, countering terrorism and crime.

Security will also transfer ballot boxes to 27 collection and counting centres across the country.

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