Can new Tunisian bill help counter violence against women?

The Tunisian draft law on the elimination of all forms of violence against women has tightened sanctions against abusers, but it remains to be seen whether this law will be passed in parliament with or without amendments.

Tunisia

Who protects Tunisian corruption whistleblowers?

A Tunisian nonprofit and independent watchdog launched a center to support and guide victims of corruption, to encourage citizens to report administrative and financial corruption, and to create a favorable climate to promote accountability.

Tunisia

Why Morocco really wants back in the African Union

The king of Morocco's recent declaration that his country wants to return to the African Union after a 32-year absence appears to be a political maneuver to gain ground in the Western Sahara dispute.

Egypt

Why these Tunisian border towns have become IS recruitment hotspots

The trying economic situations in Tunisia’s border towns have pushed some of their young residents to join terrorist networks, while others seek illegal immigration via the sea to Europe.

Libya

Lobbying 2016: Tunisia looks to US to entrench democracy

Tunisia

How Tunisia’s security agencies are confronting infiltration attempts

Terrorist organizations in Tunisia have recruited policemen and soldiers within its ranks to obtain information on the security forces and use it in attacks, which has prompted the Tunisian authorities to fortify security agencies to abort infiltration attempts.

Tunisia

One year after Sousse attack, Tunisia’s tourism industry remembers victims while remaining hopeful

Tunisia’s tourism sector, bolstered by increased security, continues to push on following the sharp decline it experienced in the wake of last year’s Sousse attack.

Tunisia

Is Tunisia prepared for return of thousands of Islamic State fighters?

Thousands of Islamic State fighters are expected to return to Tunisia, where the authorities are uncertain how to deal with the risk they may pose.

Iraq

New outlook on culture raises Tunisian hopes, fears

The Tunisian Ministry of Culture has an increased budget and committed leadership, but some worry it might squeeze civil society's role in the arts.

Tunisia

Will Hamas abandon political Islam?

The decision by Tunisia's Ennahda to separate religion from politics has raised controversy within Hamas circles.

Palestine

Is Ennahda following in AKP footsteps?

Similar to the AKP's founders, Tunisia’s Ennahda is now seeking to enter a post-Islamist era.

Turkey

Why Tunisia’s top Islamist party rebranded itself

During its most recent congress, Tunisia’s Islamist Ennahda party announced its intention to separate its political and religious work.

Tunisia