Tunisia
Protest Kairouan Tunisia
Tunisian authorities arrest 21 people connected to protests in Kairouan

The anti-government demonstrations erupted following the death of a young man who had been injured and severely beaten by the Tunisian police in late November.

Protest of the UGTT Gabès
From Gabès to Sfax: industrial pollution in Tunisia between deferred decisions and accumulated crises

The Tunisian people’s struggle for freedom and justice has for decades been multifaceted, during which their demands have been centered on intertwined political, economic and environmental reforms.

Global Sumud Flotilla comes under second attack in days

The Global Sumud Flotilla’s vessel “Alma” was hit in a new suspected drone strike, marking the second attack on the initiative within days.

Global Sumud Flotilla ship attacked ahead of departure

The “Family Boat”, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, was hit while docked in Tunisia before setting sail for Gaza.

Tunisia’s authoritarian spiral tightens, four years after the coup

Four years have passed since the coup in Tunisia, in which President Kais Saied concentrated power in his hands and entrenched authoritarian rule.

Workers’ Party of Tunisia calls recent elections a “charade” and says Saied has no legitimacy

The struggle of the Tunisian people for democracy has suffered significant setbacks under President Kais Saied who just won another term in an heavily criticized electoral process, raising concerns about the establishment of a new dictatorship.

Tunisia prepares for a predetermined presidential election, left forces call for boycott

During his time in office, Tunisian President Kais Saied has persecuted the political opposition in the country and dissolved key institutions in a move described by most as a coup

Thousands march in Tunis for Palestine

Amid the escalation of violence against Palestinians in Gaza, Palestine solidarity groups and left parties in Tunisia have organized several mass mobilizations

EU-Tunisia migrant deal
EU releases funds to Tunisia as part of controversial migrant deal

Human Rights Watch says that the migrant deal will make the EU complicit in the human rights violations committed by the Tunisian security forces as they try and prevent migrants and asylum seekers from reaching Europe

Bassem Trifi: The struggle for human rights is essential for liberation

The President of the Tunisian League for the Defense of Human Rights highlights the centrality of the fight for human rights to liberation in the Arab and Maghreb region

Former Tunisian prime minister and opposition leader released after interrogation

His detention and that of other Ennahda movement members come amid an escalation of repression against opposition forces in the country by President Kais Saied

Tunisia Cybercrime law Kais Saied
Tunisian government announces more measures to restrict online content

The Tunisian president and several ministries announced plans to restrict social media and online content which is determined to be “harming the country’s interests”