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Tunisian government allegedly targets government critics

The crackdown on President Saied's detractors has drawn criticism from around the world and raised concerns about a return to autocracy. As she describes how...

Two ex-judges sacked by Tunisian President arrested

According to reports, two former judges who were fired by President Kais Saied last year have been detained in Tunisia. Bechir Akremi and Tayeb Rached,...

Tunisian police detain prominent politicians, businessman

Former Ben Ali confidant Eltaief and two other key political activists have been detained. According to attorneys, the Tunisian police have detained two important political activists...

Tunisia’s president sacks foreign minister, Othman Jerandi

The presidency has announced that Tunisian President Kais Saied has fired the country’s Foreign Minister, Othman Jerandi. In place of Mr. Jerandi, the president named Nabil Ammar as Tunisia's ambassador to the European Union.  He didn't provide a justification for firing Mr. Jerandi. With the replacement of the ministers of trade, agriculture, and education, Mr. Jerandi is the fourth minister to lose his job this year. President Saied implemented a number of measures in...

US urges more democratic inclusion in Tunisia

The United States has urged Tunisia to demonstrate greater democratic inclusion in light of the recent parliamentary elections' low turnout. Just 11% of voters took...

Critic of Tunisia president detained for insulting police

Tunisian police have arrested a prominent critic of the president after a military appeals court sentenced him to 14 months in jail. Seifeddine Makhlouf –...

Tunisia: Thousands protest against President Saied

In protest of President Kais Saied, thousands of Tunisians have taken to the streets as the political and economic situation in the nation worsens.In...

Tunisia: First legislative vote after dissolution of the parliament saw low turnout.

The official turnout for the parliamentary elections in Tunisia, which took place on Saturday, was 11.22%, according to the country's electoral commission on Monday....

Tunisia elections: Opposition demands President Saied’s resignation after ‘fiasco’ election

After less than 9% of eligible voters participated in the country's parliamentary elections, Tunisia's main opposition coalition demanded that President Kais Saied step down. Nejib...

Tunisians support Morocco prior to World Cup semifinal

The relationship between Tunisia and Morocco may be in disarray, but Tunisian Wissam Sultani will inspire the Atlas Lions on Wednesday against France in...

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