A constitutional referendum was held in

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on 26 May 2002. The amendments to the

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would abolish the three-term limit for

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and raise the age limit of a sitting president from 70 to 75.Win confirms Tunisia leader in power
BBC News, 27 May 2002 A second parliamentary chamber ( Chamber of Advisors) was introduced. The changes were reportedly approved by 99.52% of voters, with a 95.59% voter turnout,Tunisia referendum: Landslide vote in favor of constitutional reform
Tunisia Referendum but the results were denounced by the opposition as a masquerade.

Results

References

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