Tag: Tunisia
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Ex-president Marzouki sentenced to eight years imprisonment by Tunisian court
A court in Tunisia has given former President Moncef Marzouki an eight-year prison sentence, even though he was not present in court. He was...
World
Tunisia witnesses limited participation in 2nd chamber of parliament election
Tunisia experienced widespread public disapproval during the local elections on December 24, particularly as citizens largely rejected the initiative to establish a second parliamentary...
World
5 dangerous terrorists escape from Tunisia prison
Five inmates, who were labeled as dangerous Islamists, have successfully escaped from a prison in Tunisia. The country's interior ministry has released their photographs...
World
Tunisian protesters cause damage to a historic synagogue
A very old synagogue in Tunisia has suffered a lot of damage because of protests against Israel. A lot of people saw a video...
Independent Africa
Tunisia’s opposition leader, Abir Moussi arrested
Leader of one of Tunisia's prominent opposition parties, the Parti Destourien Libre (PDL), Abir Moussi, was detained on Tuesday, according to her party's attorney.Moussi...
Independent Africa
Tunisia’s imprisoned opposition leader embarks on hunger strike
The imprisoned leader of Tunisia's primary opposition party has declared his intention to commence a hunger strike until the restrictions imposed on him and...
Business
Debt-servicing burdens may be challenging for Ghana, 6 others – EIU
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has highlighted that Ghana, Tunisia, Egypt, Congo-Brazzaville, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique are expected to grapple with significant debt-servicing burdens...
World
Island in Tunisia gains Status on Unesco list
The island of Djerba has been added to a special list by a United Nations agency for its cultural importance. It is located off...
Independent Africa
Top opposition officials in Tunisia arrested
Tunisian police have reportedly apprehended the highest-ranking officials of the main opposition party, as confirmed by the party itself.Among those arrested is Mondher...
Independent Africa
Top opposition officials in the grips of Tunisian police
The leading opposition party in Tunisia has reported that the Tunisian police have apprehended the top two officials within their ranks.Among those detained is...
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