Mr Karoui, who was freed by a court order just five days ago, came second in the first round of voting, with 15.6% of the votes to Mr Saied's 18.4%.
Mr Karoui, oo ay maxkamad sii deysay afar maalmood kahor, ayaa ku soo baxay musharraxa labaad wareegga koowaad ee codbixinta, isagoo 15.6% ka helay codadka halka Mr Saied uu helay 18.4%.