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Tunisia has witnessed a court ruling sentencing artist and businessman Karim Gharbi, known as “Kadourim,” to four years in prison in a case of forging voters’ signatures.
The court of first instance in Jendouba, northwest Tunisia, decided to fine him five thousand Tunisian dinars (about 1,500 euros) and ban him for life from running for any elected office.
These events came after Kadourim announced his intention to run for the presidential elections scheduled for October 6, but his candidacy file was not accepted due to his lack of the necessary legal documents.
In related developments, the same court upheld prison sentences ranging from two to four years on August 2 against four women from Kadourim’s electoral campaign and deprived them of the right to vote on charges of buying signatures.
In this context, experts confirm that legal and regulatory obstacles hinder many candidates wishing to enter the presidential race, especially with the strict conditions imposed for accepting candidacies.
Karim Gharbi is a prominent Tunisian rapper and an active player in the cultural and political scene in Tunisia. He was born on October 1, 1980, in Tunis, and immigrated to France at the age of fifteen. He started his career as a football player before discovering his passion for music and rap.
In July 2024, Kadourim announced his candidacy for the presidential elections scheduled for October 6, 2024, through a video he posted on social media, referring to the delicate situation in Tunisia and the importance of uniting ranks to face challenges.
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