Tunisian electoral commission says 'yes' won constitutional referendum

95% of those participating in the referendum voted "yes".

A new Tunisian constitution giving President Kais Saied much more power passed in Monday's referendum, according to preliminary figures, Qazet.az reports according to the electoral commission.

It said 95% of those participating in the referendum, which was boycotted by opposition groups, voted "yes". On Monday the commission said turnout was 28%.