Hanen Jebli

Hanan Jebli is a Tunisian journalist who graduated from the Institute of Press and Information Sciences in 2013. She has worked at several Tunisian media outlets, including Al-Shahed and the private Al Karama Radio. In 2017, she received the Distinctive Woman Certificate, recognizing women’s contribution to Tunisia's transition. On Twitter: @hanenjebli593

Tunisia | Mar 13, 2019

Tunisia ends decadeslong agreement with France

Tunisian Prime Minister Youssef Chahed decided to terminate an agreement with a French company exploiting sea salt, ending France’s monopoly over Tunisia’s salt market, which has been ongoing since the colonial era — but is this move part of an early electoral campaign?

Tunisia | Jan 21, 2019

Tunisian president under fire for alleged abuse of power

Ethics watchdogs are taking the Tunisian president to court, accusing him of corruption for ordering the release of a political ally who has served less than three months of a two-year sentence.

Tunisia | Dec 3, 2018

Tunisian women one step closer to equal inheritance

The Tunisian government recently approved a law on gender equality in inheritance, stirring mixed reactions in the country that prides itself for being the most democratic in the Arab world.

Tunisia | Sep 24, 2018

Can Tunisia handle public sector strike?

While the Central Bank of Tunisia recommends taking exceptional measures to deal with the alarming economic situation by imposing new rules on banks to measure the ability to meet their engagements, there is fear the country could go bankrupt especially as labor unions are threatening to go on strike.

Tunisia | Jun 4, 2018

Tunisia faces calls for government reshuffle

Tunisia has had eight governments since the 2011 revolution, and political parties are now calling for yet another government reshuffle and for the removal of Prime Minister Youssef Chahed.

Tunisia's Prime Minister Youssef Chahed (C) poses during a group photo at the 43rd Annual Meeting of the Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB Group) in Tunis, Tunisia April 4, 2018. REUTERS/Zoubeir Souissi - RC1CF686D080

Tunisia | May 21, 2018

The growing power of Tunisia's labor union

As the Tunisian General Labor Union works to achieve the demands of Tunisian employees, it faces accusations of overpowering the government.

Tunisia | Apr 17, 2018

Is freedom of expression at stake in Tunisia?

There are growing concerns in Tunisia over the declining freedom of expression, Tunisian authorities' crackdown on bloggers and the Nidaa Tunis draft law on electronic defamation.