protests in Tunisia dec 2018

Tunisia closes borders as Coronavirus cases rise to 24

Tunisian Prime Minister Elyes Fakhfekh Monday said the country is shutting down its borders as part of measures to curb the spread of the Coronavirus disease as the North African country reports 24 confirmed cases. Speaking in an address to the nation, Fakhfekh said only transportation of shipments and repatriation of citizens from abroad are […]

Tunisia: National Salvation Front supporters begin open sit-in

Supporters of the Tunisian National Salvation Front have decided to start an open sit-in at the headquarters of the Al-Irada party in Tunis from this Monday, to demand the release of all political detainees, said the Front’s president Nejib Chebbi. Speaking at a press conference, Chebbi was quoted by TAP news agency as saying that […]

U.S. underscores support for Tunisia’s subscription for IMF loan

U.S Vice-President Kamala Harris Tuesday expressed the US support to Tunisia’s subscription for a loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as it strives to salvage its flatted economy.   Harris held a telephone conversation with Tunisia’s leader Kais Saied, the first high level contact between the Biden Administration and the North African country.   […]