The Administrative Court dismissed all challenges filed against first instance rulings by appeals chambers in connection to the preliminary results of the first round of December 24 local elections. The Administrative Court said seven decisions on challenges lodged were rendered. These challenges were rejected in form and susbstance, it added, and these decisions are final and without appeal, pursuant to the provisions of the electoral law. The final results of the first round of December 24 local elections will be released on January 20, the Independent High Authority for Elections said. Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse