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• Oct 28, 2009: Tunisia opposition wins quarter of Parliament seats, Magharebia (2009) Even though the ruling Democratic Constitutional Rally (RCD) of Ben Ali obtained the majority in the parliamentary elections winning 161 seats and Ben Ali was elected president for the fifth time, the opposition candidates won a record breaking 53 seats in Tunisia's Parliament.
• Oct 26, 2009: Tunisian president in fifth win, BBC News (2009) President Ben Ali has secured a landslide victory, gaining almost 90% of the votes, while voter turnout was as high as 84%.
• Oct 22, 2009: Do elections have any meaning in Tunisia's closed political system? The Daily Star (2009) This article provides an overview of current Tunisian electoral model, pointing out some serious flaws and factors that continue to affect the election results and ensure Ben Ali's victory.
• Oct 20, 2009: The end of choice in Tunisia, Guardian (2009) Even though the president promised fair elections, in reality no one can compete with Ben Ali and his Constitutional Democratic Rally.
• Oct 19, 2009: Tunisian presidential candidates face tough race against Ben Ali, Magharebia (2009) With the elections coming up soon, the presidential campaign is full of controversies.