Stephen Quillen Stephen Quillen is a Tunis-based journalist. On Twitter: @stephen_quillen North Africa | Jan 27, 2023 Tunisia's migrants face new roadblock in popular smuggling route to Europe Thousands of Tunisians have taken the "Balkan Route" to Europe, but new visa restrictions in Serbia — a central stop in their path — are making the clandestine journey more arduous. North Africa | Jul 27, 2022 Tunisians vote to expand president’s powers Tunisians voted to drastically expand the president’s powers and critics warn the referendum could usher in a dictatorship. North Africa | May 26, 2022 Pilgrimage to Tunisian island of Djerba highlights ancient Jewish heritage The Ghriba pilgrimage is a testament to the resilience of Tunisia’s minority Jewish community, which dates back more than 2,000 years. North Africa | Apr 5, 2022 Tunisia's future darkens with dissolution of parliament Tunisia's president has taken a darker turn after unilaterally dissolving parliament and threatening to put elected deputies on trial. North Africa | Nov 19, 2021 Residents of Tunisian village protest massive toxic landfill A mounting trash crisis in central Tunisia has put the small town of Aguereb, host to the region’s largest landfill, center stage. North Africa | Sep 29, 2021 Coup fears grow as Tunisian president shores up power President Kais Saied is facing a growing wave of opposition from civil society and political actors as he takes new powers and attempts to transform the political system. North Africa | Jul 31, 2021 Fending off 'coup' claims, Tunisian president announces anti-corruption drive Tunisian President Kais Saied has overwhelming public support after ousting the government, but critics warn against a return to authoritarianism. North Africa | May 3, 2021 Tunisian TV show pranks guests with 'lethal' COVID-19 vaccines The WHO wants a Tunisian hidden camera prank show that purports to show people dying or falling seriously ill after taking COVID-19 vaccinations taken off the air. Tunisia | Dec 17, 2020 10 years on, Tunisian emotions mixed in birthplace of Arab Spring Ten years after the first Arab Spring protests erupted in the central Tunisian city of Sidi Bouzid, the locals are still suffering economic hardships amid a lack of government support. Tunisia | May 8, 2020 Tunisia emerges healthy from six-week lockdown Tunisia has started to ease lockdown measures, pointing to the relative success of the restrictions it imposed early on in the pandemic. Pagination Show more Latest News Israel's controversial legal reform plan: What are the proposals? Agence France-Presse | AFP | Feb 4, 2023 Thousands rally for fifth week against Israeli govt reform plan by Sharon Aronowicz | AFP | Feb 4, 2023 Maduro, Iranian diplomat discuss defense against 'external pressures' Agence France-Presse | AFP | Feb 4, 2023 See more Podcasts Crisis Group South Caucasus Analyst Olesya Vartanyan warns renewed conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan would impact broader region See more
North Africa | Jan 27, 2023 Tunisia's migrants face new roadblock in popular smuggling route to Europe Thousands of Tunisians have taken the "Balkan Route" to Europe, but new visa restrictions in Serbia — a central stop in their path — are making the clandestine journey more arduous.
North Africa | Jul 27, 2022 Tunisians vote to expand president’s powers Tunisians voted to drastically expand the president’s powers and critics warn the referendum could usher in a dictatorship.
North Africa | May 26, 2022 Pilgrimage to Tunisian island of Djerba highlights ancient Jewish heritage The Ghriba pilgrimage is a testament to the resilience of Tunisia’s minority Jewish community, which dates back more than 2,000 years.
North Africa | Apr 5, 2022 Tunisia's future darkens with dissolution of parliament Tunisia's president has taken a darker turn after unilaterally dissolving parliament and threatening to put elected deputies on trial.
North Africa | Nov 19, 2021 Residents of Tunisian village protest massive toxic landfill A mounting trash crisis in central Tunisia has put the small town of Aguereb, host to the region’s largest landfill, center stage.
North Africa | Sep 29, 2021 Coup fears grow as Tunisian president shores up power President Kais Saied is facing a growing wave of opposition from civil society and political actors as he takes new powers and attempts to transform the political system.
North Africa | Jul 31, 2021 Fending off 'coup' claims, Tunisian president announces anti-corruption drive Tunisian President Kais Saied has overwhelming public support after ousting the government, but critics warn against a return to authoritarianism.
North Africa | May 3, 2021 Tunisian TV show pranks guests with 'lethal' COVID-19 vaccines The WHO wants a Tunisian hidden camera prank show that purports to show people dying or falling seriously ill after taking COVID-19 vaccinations taken off the air.
Tunisia | Dec 17, 2020 10 years on, Tunisian emotions mixed in birthplace of Arab Spring Ten years after the first Arab Spring protests erupted in the central Tunisian city of Sidi Bouzid, the locals are still suffering economic hardships amid a lack of government support.
Tunisia | May 8, 2020 Tunisia emerges healthy from six-week lockdown Tunisia has started to ease lockdown measures, pointing to the relative success of the restrictions it imposed early on in the pandemic.
Israel's controversial legal reform plan: What are the proposals? Agence France-Presse | AFP | Feb 4, 2023
Thousands rally for fifth week against Israeli govt reform plan by Sharon Aronowicz | AFP | Feb 4, 2023
Maduro, Iranian diplomat discuss defense against 'external pressures' Agence France-Presse | AFP | Feb 4, 2023
Crisis Group South Caucasus Analyst Olesya Vartanyan warns renewed conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan would impact broader region