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”
On second anniversary of ‘Presidential coup,’ Tunisians resolve to continue resistance
President Kais Saied, despite enjoying absolute power for the last two years, has done little to improve the economic and social situation as the people struggle with high inflation, poverty, unemployment, and acute shortages of basic food items. Meanwhile, he has concentrated power and repressed opposition
Tunisian court frees two opposition leaders detained during recent spate of arrests of dissidents
Among the around 20 opposition figures recently detained by the government of President Kais Saied, the court released only Chaima Issa and Lazhar Akremi
Protesters in Tunisia denounce spate of arrest of opposition leaders, others
The government led by President Kais Saied arrested 20 opposition figures and critics in February—including former ministers—on charges of terrorism and threatening state security
Thousands march in Tunisia against president’s continuing power-grab
The demonstrations went ahead despite heavy presence of security forces and riot control personnel to prevent protesters from joining
Tunisian president announces changes to electoral system in yet another controversial move
Several opposition parties have already indicated that they will not participate in any constitutional referendum or elections based on a new set of rules drawn up unilaterally by the president
Tunisia’s suspended parliament fights against president’s coup
Just hours after the suspended parliament passed the symbolic vote by a majority, the president dissolved the body
Food Insecurity in Haiti, Tunisian journalists’ strike, and other stories
Today we look at the upcoming strike by Tunisian journalists; the unionization struggle of Starbucks workers in Seattle, US; and more
Tunisian journalists’ union announces general strike on April 2 to defend press freedoms
The announcement of the journalists’ general strike came a day before government authorities detained a local news reporter at Mosaique FM under anti-terrorism laws
Tunisians protest authoritarian moves by President Kais Saied
Demands have been raised for the president to resign and the government to immediately hold legislative and presidential elections in the country
Tunisian journalists plan mass general strike against government repression and for media reforms
Journalists have accused the government headed by president Kais Saied of trying to weaken the press in the country and drastically reduce the freedom of the press by systematically bringing it under government control
Tunisians protest presidential decree forming new judicial council
The decree, which was issued on Sunday, gave the president significant additional powers over judicial appointments, disciplinary action and dismissals, and introduced certain judicial reforms. It also bans judges from organized collective action
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