Families of jailed Tunisians to urge ICC to probe migrant abuse: Report Lawyer leading case says International Criminal Court must act with ‘full force … to protect those most vulnerable’. Al Jazeera · Sep 21, 2024
Europe has questions to answer over migrant abuse in Tunisia, say MEPs and activists EU Commission says it will be sending independent observers to the country to investigate allegations of human rights violations The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2024
The brutal truth behind Italy’s migrant reduction: beatings and rape by EU-funded forces in Tunisia Keir Starmer says he wants to learn from Italy’s ‘dramatic’ statistics. But a Guardian investigation reveals that EU money goes to officers who are involved in shocking abuse, leaving people to die in the desert and colluding with smugglers The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2024
Tunisia’s presidential campaign continues amid protests over restricted freedoms In Tunisia, the presidential election campaign kicked off on Saturday, ahead of the vote scheduled for 6 October. Only three candidates are in the running for the presidency. Meanwhile, some activists have begun protesting, raising concerns about a "climate of fear". Radio France Internationale · Sep 18, 2024
How has Italy sought to cut irregular migration and could UK copy the policy? Tunisia and Libya deals appear to have reduced small-boat crossings under Giorgia Meloni’s hard-right government The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2024
Copying Italy’s migration policies won’t stop Channel deaths, says charity David Miliband-led humanitarian organisation urges Labour to make ‘effective and compassionate’ decisions The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2024
Sonay Kartal reveals goal after winning maiden WTA title British number four Sonay Kartal won her first WTA title in Tunisia The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2024
Sonay Kartal and Magdalena Frech secure first WTA singles titles British qualifier Sonay Kartal won her first WTA Tour title by defeating Rebecca Sramkova of Slovakia 6-3, 7-5 at the Jasmin Open in Monastir, Tunisia. The Times of India · Sep 16, 2024
Tunisia arrests dozens of opposition members in pre-election crackdown Ennahdha party calls mass arrests an ‘unprecedented campaign of raids and violations’ before October 6 poll. Al Jazeera · Sep 14, 2024
Tunisia Fisherwomen Battle Inequality And Climate Change Off a quiet Tunisian island, Sara Souissi readies her small fishing boat. International Business Times · Sep 14, 2024
EU fears for its human rights credibility as Tunisia crushes dissent, leak shows Document detailing ‘deterioration’ under Kais Saied will fuel concerns about bloc’s migration deal with his country The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2024
In Tunisia, refugees and migrants are expelled to the desert, left helpless About 130 refugees and migrants say they were abandoned near the border with Algeria. Al Jazeera · Sep 12, 2024
Tunisia Election Observer Groups Denied Accreditation Amid Controversy Controversy in Tunisia as election observer groups face accreditation denial over foreign funding concerns, raising doubts about electoral transparency and... Top News · Sep 10, 2024
Roman coin trove discovered on Mediterranean island may have been hidden during ancient pirate attack The silver coin discoveries date to the Roman Republic and are from the island of Pantelleria, between Sicily and Tunisia. LiveScience · Sep 5, 2024
Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2024 Why is Tunisia’s Administrative Court at odds with its electoral authority? Many are crying foul over electoral body’s dismissal of court’s ruling reinstating rivals of President Saied on ballot.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 2, 2024 Tunisian opposition candidate arrested amid 'dictatorial' pre-election climate Five weeks from Tunisia's presidential election, police have arrested one of the few opposition candidates authorised to run against President Kais Saied. It comes amid what civil society groups have denounced as a "dictatorial" political climate ahead of the 6 October polls.
Al Jazeera · Sep 2, 2024 Tunisian police detain presidential hopeful as candidacy confirmed President Kais Saied has been accused of blocking rivals ahead of October 6 presidential vote.
The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2024 These are all the countries currently on the Foreign Office ‘do not travel’ list Warnings against travel abroad from the UK have been issued for countries including Iran, Syria and Russia
Wallpaper · Sep 2, 2024 Fleury Atallah Architectes' contemporary Tunisian minimalism is exemplified in Maison Voutes Tunisian practice Fleury Atallah Architectes joins the Wallpaper* Architects Directory 2024
The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2024 I witnessed an emergency call out on Mediterranean Sea - here's what it was like MOHAMMAD*, a young Syrian man of 24, climbs the steps of the ship. He has bright and tired eyes, looks around, and after the first few steps on…
France 24 · Aug 29, 2024 Tunisian President Saied: ‘A populist criticising representative democracy’ standing for re-election Tunisian President Kais Saied is standing for a second term in an election set for October 6. Accused of authoritarianism by the opposition, the incumbent is maintaining an iron grip on the country’s political life, which has seen arrests of potential candidates and the recent replacement of 19 ministers. FRANCE…
Al Jazeera · Aug 29, 2024 Tunisia court allows former minister Znaidi to run for president Decision could restore momentum to race for October election, toughening the contest for President Kais Saied.
Radio France Internationale · Aug 26, 2024 Denmark's new Africa strategy sees closure of embassies in Mali, Burkina Faso Denmark said Monday it was shutting its embassies in Mali and Burkina Faso as part of its new Africa strategy, as military coups have "severely limited the scope for action in the Sahel region". However, the Scandinavian country said it would open embassies in Senegal, Tunisia and Rwanda.
International Business Times · Aug 25, 2024 Tunisia President Replaces Key Ministers In Sweeping Reshuffle Tunisian President Kais Saied on Sunday replaced various ministers, including from the foreign and defence portfolios, the Tunisian presidency said in a statement posted on Facebook without explanation.
Al Jazeera · Aug 15, 2024 A candidate cull ahead of Tunisia’s presidential election Most prospective candidates saw their names ruled out, with many finding themselves in prison.