Fairouz ben Salah

Fairouz ben Salah is a Dutch-Tunisian journalist and researcher based in Tunis. She covers North Africa as a freelance reporter for newspapers and online outlets. She is a specialist in politics, social developments, migration and social movements, and regularly works as an analyst for Dutch independent media outlets.

North Africa | May 22, 2021

Libyan LGBTQ+ activists speak out on violence by extremist militias

In Libya, amid the ongoing conflict and chaos, the country's first LGBTQ+ platform is fighting for a safe space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer individuals.

Tunisia | Jun 23, 2020

Tunisian rapper busted for marijuana revives debate on legalization

The arrest and pre-trial detention of a famous rapper in Tunisia for cannabis possession revived the debate over the legalization of cannabis use and calls to abolish one of the harshest laws penalizing users.

Tunisia | Apr 20, 2020

Coronavirus lockdown uncovers vulnerability of Tunisia’s economy

Despite government measures to help those most affected by a general lockdown aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus, Tunisia’s economy is being dealt a heavy blow.