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Tunisia has left the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights of the African Union, amid a worsening crackdown on free speech and opponents to the Kais Saied regime. The withdrawal would deny NGOs capacity to petition the court, which is tasked with enforcing the AU’s human rights charter. The Tunisian government did not explain […]
Tunisian President Kais Saied has dismissed on March 20 Prime Minister Kamel Maddouri less than eight months after his appointment, amid growing economic challenges and a worsening migration crisis. Saied replaced him by Sara Zaafarani, an engineer and former Minister of Equipment. The presidency announced the dismissal through a brief statement on Facebook, without specifying […]
The Tunisian Human Rights League (LTDH) has expressed grave concern over the worsening conditions of sub-Saharan migrants in Tunisia, highlighting the growing violence and human rights violations they face. In a statement released few days ago, the League described these migrants as victims of attacks and rights abuses, living in increasingly precarious conditions that threaten […]
Tunisia braces for a locust invasion coming from Libya, as the country experiences a rainy season auguring well for the farming season. The agriculture ministry confirmed that desert locusts have been found south in the region of Tataouine, taking advantage of favorable weather conditions. Desert locusts can consume vast amounts of crops and vegetation. A […]
Tunisia’s President Kais Saied has suspended ties with the IMF after shunning the reforms it conditioned for a lifeline deal that could have made it easier for Tunisia to access foreign loans. The failure of the $1.9 billion offered by the IMF in exchange for reforms puts Tunisia in an uphill battle to access funding […]
Tunisia began a trial against 40 high-profile defendants on the charge of conspiring against state security. The trial involves former diplomats, politicians, and journalist amid protests at the President’s use of the judiciary to silence dissidents. Protests have erupted in Tunis calling the trial “fabricated” and denouncing the “authoritarian” rule of president Kais Saied. The […]
Sea-Watch Charity has launched an urgent call for swift rescue of over 30 migrants, including two children, who have been stranded on an oil rig off Tunisia. As reported by Reuters, the migrants have been stranded for three days and are facing severe conditions. The group was spotted on the Miskar oil platform last Saturday […]
The Tunisian economy continues to reel under the impact of the President Kais Saied’s power grab. The country is expected to be the least performer in the southern Mediterranean region, compared to its peers, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said. While the region’s economic growth is expected to stand at 3.7% in […]
Tunisia has taken the decision to sever all communication with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), following claims from President Kais Saied that the IMF is overstepping its role and interfering in the country’s economic sovereignty. This move reflects rising tensions between the Tunisian Government and the global financial institution, which has been a key partner […]
President Kais Saied urged lawmakers to end the independence of the monetary policy in the country by adopting a law that would allow the treasury to borrow directly from the central bank. The move is the latest in a series of moves to concentrate all powers in his firm grip, after he sapped the democratic […]