Saied’s move could undermine the “strategic partnership” from July that includes measures on combating human traffickers and tightening borders, and which came during a sharp increase in boats heading to…
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5 Senior Tunisian Politicians Stage Hunger Strike to Protest Their Imprisonment
by Amila Herathby Amila HerathFive senior Tunisian politicians announced a hunger strike to protest their imprisonment and a crackdown by authorities, a prisoners’ group said on Monday. They joined Ennahda Party leader Rached Ghannouchi,…
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The Tunisian government on Monday said it needs 550 million dinars to implement its national strategy of Disaster Risk Reduction (2018-2030). “In order to achieve this objective, Tunisia has already…
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Tunisia -Tunisia, represented by the National Institute for Standardisation and Industrial Property (INNORPI), has just been elected a member of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) Council at the organisation’s…
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Tunisia Detains Abir Moussi, Prominent Opponent of President
by Ag Kan Kyawby Ag Kan KyawTUNIS, Oct 3 (Reuters) – Tunisia’s public prosecutor detained Abir Moussi, a prominent opponent of President Kais Saied, after she was arrested at the entrance to the presidential palace on…
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Tunisia Has Managed to Repay Almost 74% of Its External Debt Service
by Amila Herathby Amila HerathTunisia – “Tunisia has indeed managed to repay almost 74% of its external debt service, contrary to the forecasts of the rating agencies and the financial markets, but to achieve financial…
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Tunisia: Investments in Industry Pick Up 19.7% Until End August 2023
Tunisia – Reported investments in the industrial sector recorded an increase of 19.7% at the end of August 2023, reaching TND 1,601.3 million, compared to TND 1,338.3 million in the…
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The EU’s Extractive Trade Policies in Tunisia Contribute to Migration
by Ag Kan Kyawby Ag Kan KyawSince the start of the year, the number of people fleeing North Africa by boat to the European Union has increased significantly. Even though some of them are people on…
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Tunisia Bans Visit by European Parliament Delegation
Tunisia has banned a delegation from the European Parliament from entering its territory, provoking strong reactions from MEPs, some of whom have called for the suspension of the migration agreement…
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Tunisia Repays Nearly 74% of External Debt Service
by Amila Herathby Amila HerathTunisia has managed to repay almost 74% of its cumulative external debt service, defying predictions by several parties that the country would not be able to meet its commitments in…