Tunisia | Jun 15, 2022 Tunisians watch prices of most consumer goods soar Tunisians have seen their purchasing power plummet in recent days, amid a market shortage of basic goods, soaring prices of most consumer goods and warnings of possible nationwide protests.
Tunisia | Jun 13, 2022 Tunisian president targets judiciary, dismisses dozens of judges Tunisian President Kais Saied has dismissed 57 judges, accusing them of obstructing investigations into terrorism cases and committing financial and moral corruption.
Tunisia | Jun 5, 2022 Jewish pilgrimage to Tunisian island stirs calls for criminalizing normalization with Israel The annual Jewish pilgrimage to El-Ghriba synagogue in Tunisia has rekindled the popular and political debate over the issuance of a law criminalizing normalization with Israel.
Tunisia | May 16, 2022 Women’s Tennis Association adds tournament in Tunisia following Ons Jabeur’s success Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur is quickly becoming one of the top competitors in the sport.
Tunisia | May 13, 2022 Tunisia’s president to establish 'new republic' amid fear of new dictatorship Tunisia’s President Kais Saied has announced plans for a new constitution and a different system of government, which raises concerns among political and human rights circles about the possibility of imposing a dictatorship in the country.
Tunisia | May 8, 2022 International pressure compounds Tunisian economic crisis There are international and local concerns over the political and economic situation in Tunisia, which is hoping for a deal with the IMF in return for implementing reforms that are rejected by the powerful UGTT labor union.
Tunisia | May 2, 2022 Tunisian president grants himself power to appoint election authority The presidential decree to revise the law of the Independent High Authority for Elections in Tunisia and change its composition is facing widespread criticism from opposition parties and organizations that accuse Tunisian President Kais Saied of granting himself wide powers that may affect the course of democracy.
Tunisia | Apr 24, 2022 Political crisis in Tunisia reflected in the streets The battle for power between Tunisian President Kais Saied and the parliament headed by Rashid Ghannouchi is escalating and has moved to the street.
Tunisia | Apr 13, 2022 Erdogan’s statements shake Tunisian-Turkish ties Diplomatic and economic relations between Tunisia and Turkey are at stake in the wake of statements by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan following President Kais Saied’s decision to dissolve parliament.
Tunisia | Mar 29, 2022 House Democrats push Biden administration on Tunisia's democratic backslide The lawmakers called on the Biden administration to promote good governance initiatives in the North African country.
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Soundbite: Lahib Higel, Senior Iraq Analyst at the International Crisis Group, on the Sinjar agreement