Tunisia: gay politician running for Presidency
It is a bold move to say the least, seeing as gay sex is illegal in the country. Baatour himself even faced arrest in the past. Baatour says he would stand for a more progressive and modern Tunisia in which the rights of all citizens are protected and corruption is fought against.
He said: “Tunisia needs a democratic programme that can include the different identities, cultures, beliefs, and languages of this country. Our programme aims to democratise power, strengthen the Parliament and give more weight to local institutions.”