US Repatriates Guantanamo Detainee To Tunisia US repatriates Guantanamo Bay detainee to Tunisia after 22 years. President Biden aims to close the facility, with 26 detainees remaining. Top News · Dec 31, 2024
US military releases long-held Guantanamo detainee to Tunisia Transfer from the US military prison is the fourth in two weeks by the outgoing Biden administration. Al Jazeera · Dec 31, 2024
Mobile cinema brings big screen magic to Tunisia's remote communities Like many of his fellow Tunisians, 23-year-old Amine Elhani has never been to the cinema, but now, thanks to a mobile theatre touring the country, he can finally enjoy the big screen. Radio France Internationale · Dec 29, 2024
Tunisia women herb harvesters struggle with drought and heat On a hillside in Tunisia's northwestern highlands, women scour a sun-scorched field for the wild herbs they rely on for their livelihoods, but droughts and rising temperatures are making it ever harder to find the precious plants. Radio France Internationale · Dec 28, 2024
Challenges Of Transitioning To Democracy In The Middle East Explore the challenges faced by Syria in its democratic transition, learning from the experiences of other countries in the region. Top News · Dec 21, 2024
20 migrants die in a shipwreck off the coast of Tunisia Tunisian authorities recovered the bodies of 20 people who appeared to have drowned after a shipwreck off the country’s Mediterranean coastline, near a popular point of departure for migrants attempting to reach Europe by boat The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024
Holidaymakers on smaller budgets turning to Tunisia and Egypt, says Tui Bulgaria also among more affordable choices as vacations remain a priority The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2024
How the Tunisian sun is turning red algae into food industry gold In the sheltered waters of northwest Tunisia's Bizerte lagoon, red algae is being transformed into valuable food additives using nothing but sunlight – a natural process that is creating jobs and reviving marine life in the process. Radio France Internationale · Dec 7, 2024
Migrant rights advocate held in Tunisia under anti-terrorist investigation Rights group says Abdallah Said’s case is a troubling first for the country amid president’s increasing crackdown The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024
French Student Detained In Tunisia Returns To Paris French student Victor Dupont's detention in Tunisia raises concerns about foreigner safety under President Saied. Diplomatic efforts secure his return to P... Top News · Nov 15, 2024
London man among 2,500 arrested as largest-ever global people smuggling ring smashed 27 victims, including 21 children, were intercepted in Tunisia attempting to travel to the UK Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2024
University demands release of French student arrested in Tunisia French PhD student Victor Dupont has been detained in Tunisia on breach of state security charges for at least 12 days, it was announced this week. His university has denounced the arrest as an attack on fundamental liberties. Radio France Internationale · Oct 31, 2024
Bodies of 16 migrants recovered off Tunisia’s eastern coast Samples have been taken to identify the bodies of the migrants and refugees ‘due to the extent of decomposition’. Al Jazeera · Oct 28, 2024
EU refuses to publish findings of Tunisia human rights inquiry Inquiry preceded controversial migration deal linked to claims of abuse in increasingly authoritarian country The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2024
Radio France Internationale · Oct 13, 2024 Tunisian farmer revives parched village with EU funding Parched crops on one side and lush green plants on the other, a small farming project in northwest Tunisia demonstrates how foreign funding coupled with dogged local efforts can help tackle the impact of climate change.
The Conversation · Oct 11, 2024 Tunisia’s young democracy flounders as its president wins a second term There was tension hanging in the air as I walked through Tunisia’s capital city, Tunis, in July, just months before the country’s latest presidential election. The conversations I had in cafes and markets confirmed people’s uncertainty and apprehension about the state of their country.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2024 EU unable to retrieve €150m paid to Tunisia despite links to rights violations Concerns are growing that funds from the migration deal are connected to abuses by the repressive regime in Tunis
Radio France Internationale · Oct 11, 2024 EU weighs creating migrant 'return hubs' to speed up deportations EU ministers met this week to discuss "innovative" ways to deport more undocumented migrants and rejected asylum seekers, including controversial plans to set up dedicated return centres outside the bloc.
Al Jazeera · Oct 7, 2024 Saied’s low turnout win in Tunisia election sparks repression concerns Preliminary results show Saied winning 90.7 percent of the vote with 28.8 percent turnout, revealing deep divisions.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2024 Tunisia’s president wins landslide second term after cracking down on opponents Kais Saied secured 90.7% of the vote in election on a turnout of just 27.7%, after detaining rival Ayachi Zammel
International Business Times · Oct 7, 2024 Tunisia's President Saied Set For Landslide Election Win President Kais Saied was poised Monday to win Tunisia's election by a huge margin, though low voter turnout reflected widespread discontent in the cradle of the Arab Spring pro-democracy uprisings.
Radio France Internationale · Oct 7, 2024 Supporters of Tunisia's Saied celebrate his landslide election win Supporters of incumbent Tunisian President Kais Saied celebrated in the capital on Sunday night after an exit poll broadcast on state television showed him winning the election by a landslide, ahead of his two rivals, one of whom is now in prison.
International Business Times · Oct 7, 2024 Tunisia Incumbent Saied Set To Win Presidential Vote: Exit Polls Tunisia's incumbent President Kais Saied is set to win the country's presidential election with 89.2 percent support despite a low turnout, according to exit polls broadcast on national television Sunday after polls closed.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2024 Democracy campaigners criticise President Saied as polls close in Tunisia Leader of north African country expected to win second term after jailing opponents and changing constitution
Top News · Oct 6, 2024 Tunisian President Kais Saied Expected To Win Second Term Tunisian election under scrutiny for fairness and impact on democracy, economy, and migration amidst global geopolitical shifts.