Tunisia

Country Tunisia
Capital Tunis
Continent Africa
Currency Tunisian dinar(TND)
Languages Arabic, Tunisian Arabic, French & Berber

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Introduction

Rivalry between French and Italian interests in Tunisia culminated in a French invasion in 1881 and the creation of a protectorate. Agitation for independence in the decades following World War I was finally successful in getting the French to recognize Tunisia as an independent state in 1956. The country's first president, Habib BOURGUIBA, established a strict one-party state. He dominated the country for 31 years, repressing Islamic fundamentalism and establishing rights for women unmatched by any other Arab nation. In November 1987, BOURGUIBA was removed from office and replaced by Zine el Abidine BEN ALI in a bloodless coup. BEN ALI is currently serving his fifth consecutive five-year term as president. Tunisia has long taken a moderate, non-aligned stance in its foreign relations. Domestically, it has sought to defuse rising pressure for a more open political society.

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Tunisia - Wikipedia
Tunisia - CIA World Fact Book
Tunisia - BBC
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‘I don’t know where I will go’: Refugees run out of options in Tunisia - Al Jazeera‘I don’t know where I will go’: Refugees run out of options in Tunisia  Al Jazeera

Tunisia evacuates camp housing illegal migrants - Al Arabiya EnglishTunisia evacuates camp housing illegal migrants  Al Arabiya English

Tunisian judge orders detention of prominent lawyer Ahmed Souab - Al JazeeraTunisian judge orders detention of prominent lawyer Ahmed Souab  Al Jazeera

‘Conspiracy trial’ restarts: What’s Tunisia’s history with death penalty? - Al Jazeera‘Conspiracy trial’ restarts: What’s Tunisia’s history with death penalty?  Al Jazeera

Tunisia: Arbitrary Detention Crushes Dissent - Human Rights WatchTunisia: Arbitrary Detention Crushes Dissent  Human Rights Watch

Tunisian court hands opposition figures lengthy jail terms - Al JazeeraTunisian court hands opposition figures lengthy jail terms  Al Jazeera

“All Conspirators”: How Tunisia Uses Arbitrary Detention to Crush Dissent | HRW - Human Rights Watch“All Conspirators”: How Tunisia Uses Arbitrary Detention to Crush Dissent | HRW  Human Rights Watch

Tunisia Launches $24 Million Project to Restore Forests and Revitalize Rural Economies - African Development Bank GroupTunisia Launches $24 Million Project to Restore Forests and Revitalize Rural Economies  African Development Bank Group

The Guardian view on Tunisia’s democratic regression: burying hope where the Arab spring began | Editorial - The GuardianThe Guardian view on Tunisia’s democratic regression: burying hope where the Arab spring began | Editorial  The Guardian

US Donates Decommissioned Cutters to Tunisia to Bolster Regional Security - The Maritime ExecutiveUS Donates Decommissioned Cutters to Tunisia to Bolster Regional Security  The Maritime Executive

News - African Lion 2025 begins in Tunisia, sets stage for largest military exercise in Africa - DVIDSNews - African Lion 2025 begins in Tunisia, sets stage for largest military exercise in Africa  DVIDS

Tunisia in the era of 'judicial madness' - Le Monde.frTunisia in the era of 'judicial madness'  Le Monde.fr

Will Souab's arrest unite Tunisia's opposition against Saied? - The New ArabWill Souab's arrest unite Tunisia's opposition against Saied?  The New Arab

Tunisia: Crackdown on dissent intensifies with arrest of human rights lawyer following verdict in sham trial - Amnesty InternationalTunisia: Crackdown on dissent intensifies with arrest of human rights lawyer following verdict in sham trial  Amnesty International

Kais Saied - BritannicaKais Saied  Britannica

Tunisia begins evacuating migrant camps - Middle East MonitorTunisia begins evacuating migrant camps  Middle East Monitor

Tunisia opposition leaders jailed on conspiracy and terror charges - BBCTunisia opposition leaders jailed on conspiracy and terror charges  BBC

Tunisia hands lengthy prison terms to opposition leaders on conspiracy charges - ReutersTunisia hands lengthy prison terms to opposition leaders on conspiracy charges  Reuters

Tunisia Hosts Polisario in Fresh Affront to Morocco’s Sovereignty - Morocco World NewsTunisia Hosts Polisario in Fresh Affront to Morocco’s Sovereignty  Morocco World News

Tunisian court hands prison sentences of up to 66 years in mass trial of regime opponents - The GuardianTunisian court hands prison sentences of up to 66 years in mass trial of regime opponents  The Guardian

Tunisia: Harsh Sentences in ‘Conspiracy Case’ Sham Trial - Human Rights WatchTunisia: Harsh Sentences in ‘Conspiracy Case’ Sham Trial  Human Rights Watch

Tunisia mass trial highlights opposition crackdown, weakening of judiciary - Al JazeeraTunisia mass trial highlights opposition crackdown, weakening of judiciary  Al Jazeera

Tunisia Unveils Comprehensive Strategy to Boost Year-Round Tourism with Focus on Ecological, Sahara, and Coastal Experiences - Travel And Tour WorldTunisia Unveils Comprehensive Strategy to Boost Year-Round Tourism with Focus on Ecological, Sahara, and Coastal Experiences  Travel And Tour World

Tunisia: Lawyer defending ex-ministers arrested - Middle East MonitorTunisia: Lawyer defending ex-ministers arrested  Middle East Monitor

Saudi Arabia supports Tunisia’s health sector - Saudi GazetteSaudi Arabia supports Tunisia’s health sector  Saudi Gazette

Seeking asylum: Is Tunisia a 'safe country of origin?' - DWSeeking asylum: Is Tunisia a 'safe country of origin?'  DW

Tunisia mass conspiracy trial ‘marred by violations’: UN rights chief - Arab NewsTunisia mass conspiracy trial ‘marred by violations’: UN rights chief  Arab News

Anti-migrant sentiment in Tunisia puts people from Sub-Saharan region in peril - The HinduAnti-migrant sentiment in Tunisia puts people from Sub-Saharan region in peril  The Hindu

Tunisia Church Tries to Hold Steady as Authoritarianism Reemerges - Christianity TodayTunisia Church Tries to Hold Steady as Authoritarianism Reemerges  Christianity Today

Tunisia lawyers reject court’s rulings in “conspiracy case” - Middle East MonitorTunisia lawyers reject court’s rulings in “conspiracy case”  Middle East Monitor

Tunisia burns sub-Saharan African migrant tents in latest clearance effort - Arab NewsTunisia burns sub-Saharan African migrant tents in latest clearance effort  Arab News

Tunisia’s Climate Crisis, Economic Downturn, and Growing Dependency on Algeria - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceTunisia’s Climate Crisis, Economic Downturn, and Growing Dependency on Algeria  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Tunisia: Mass convictions of opposition activists after sham trial marks a dangerous moment - Amnesty InternationalTunisia: Mass convictions of opposition activists after sham trial marks a dangerous moment  Amnesty International

Tunis int'l book fair opens with China as guest of honor - XinhuaTunis int'l book fair opens with China as guest of honor  Xinhua

Tunisia court sentences 40 opposition members in controversial “Conspiracy Case” - JURIST Legal NewsTunisia court sentences 40 opposition members in controversial “Conspiracy Case”  JURIST Legal News

Tunisia: President urges top priority for social aspect and fair taxation in 2026 Finance Bill - ZAWYATunisia: President urges top priority for social aspect and fair taxation in 2026 Finance Bill  ZAWYA

Tunisia Releases 11 Russian Nationals Following Terrorism Allegations - The Moscow TimesTunisia Releases 11 Russian Nationals Following Terrorism Allegations  The Moscow Times

France says Tunisian political dissidents did not receive fair trial - Middle East MonitorFrance says Tunisian political dissidents did not receive fair trial  Middle East Monitor

Lawyers denounce 'fabricated' Tunisia trial of opposition - AL-MonitorLawyers denounce 'fabricated' Tunisia trial of opposition  AL-Monitor

Tunisia - EBRDTunisia  EBRD

Tunisia: Mezzouna school wall collapse renews focus on local issues - France 24Tunisia: Mezzouna school wall collapse renews focus on local issues  France 24

The complex origin story of domestic cats: Research points to Tunisia - Phys.orgThe complex origin story of domestic cats: Research points to Tunisia  Phys.org

Exclusive: Tunisian banks halt long-term loans after new law threatens profits, sources say - ReutersExclusive: Tunisian banks halt long-term loans after new law threatens profits, sources say  Reuters

Tunisia: HRW denounces harsh & sham trials against political opponents - The North Africa PostTunisia: HRW denounces harsh & sham trials against political opponents  The North Africa Post

France says Tunisian political dissidents did not receive fair trial - ReutersFrance says Tunisian political dissidents did not receive fair trial  Reuters

Tunisia: Prominent lawyer detained under anti-terror law - The North Africa PostTunisia: Prominent lawyer detained under anti-terror law  The North Africa Post

United States Transfers Two 34m Island-Class Patrol Boats to Tunisia During Visit of USS Mount Whitney - U.S. Embassy in Tunisia (.gov)United States Transfers Two 34m Island-Class Patrol Boats to Tunisia During Visit of USS Mount Whitney  U.S. Embassy in Tunisia (.gov)

World Report 2025: Rights Trends in Tunisia - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2025: Rights Trends in Tunisia  Human Rights Watch

NATO’s Special Representative for the Southern Neighbourhood concludes his visit to Tunisia - NATO - HomepageNATO’s Special Representative for the Southern Neighbourhood concludes his visit to Tunisia  NATO - Homepage

Tunisia Arrests Prominent Opposition Lawyer - News Central TVTunisia Arrests Prominent Opposition Lawyer  News Central TV

Tunisia reports marked growth in exports to Libya - Libyan ExpressTunisia reports marked growth in exports to Libya  Libyan Express

Tunisia: EIB Vice-President Ioannis Tsakiris to pay official visit April 28-29 - African ManagerTunisia: EIB Vice-President Ioannis Tsakiris to pay official visit April 28-29  African Manager

EY Tunisia - Building a better working world - EYEY Tunisia - Building a better working world  EY

Tunisia Burns Migrant Tents In Latest Clearance Effort: AFP - Barron'sTunisia Burns Migrant Tents In Latest Clearance Effort: AFP  Barron's

Tunisia dismantles makeshift camp housing thousands of sub-Saharan migrants - France 24Tunisia dismantles makeshift camp housing thousands of sub-Saharan migrants  France 24

Tunisia - The Herald JournalTunisia  The Herald Journal

Why have Donald Trump's trade tariffs hit Tunisia hard? - The New ArabWhy have Donald Trump's trade tariffs hit Tunisia hard?  The New Arab

Tunisian opposition figures sentenced to up to 66 years in prison - AP NewsTunisian opposition figures sentenced to up to 66 years in prison  AP News

Tunisia receives two Island-class patrol boats from US - Naval TodayTunisia receives two Island-class patrol boats from US  Naval Today

The EU Says Tunisia Is Safe — That’s a Dangerous Lie - The Times of IsraelThe EU Says Tunisia Is Safe — That’s a Dangerous Lie  The Times of Israel

In Tunisia, snails inch toward replacing red meat as people turn to cheaper protein - AP NewsIn Tunisia, snails inch toward replacing red meat as people turn to cheaper protein  AP News

Tunisia’s president sacks third prime minister in less than two years - Al JazeeraTunisia’s president sacks third prime minister in less than two years  Al Jazeera

Tunisia detains top lawyer Souab, critic of the president - The New ArabTunisia detains top lawyer Souab, critic of the president  The New Arab

Are Tunisia and Iran Really Growing Closer? - The Washington InstituteAre Tunisia and Iran Really Growing Closer?  The Washington Institute

Tunisia Protest - The Herald JournalTunisia Protest  The Herald Journal

Tunisia advances food safety governance - Food and Agriculture OrganizationTunisia advances food safety governance  Food and Agriculture Organization

Tunisia: Authorities clear around 7,000 migrants from camps around Sfax - InfoMigrantsTunisia: Authorities clear around 7,000 migrants from camps around Sfax  InfoMigrants

Mohammed V Airport Police Arrest Tunisian Fugitive Wanted by France - Morocco World NewsMohammed V Airport Police Arrest Tunisian Fugitive Wanted by France  Morocco World News

Tunisia’s revolution 14 years on: ‘The emperor has no clothes’ - Al JazeeraTunisia’s revolution 14 years on: ‘The emperor has no clothes’  Al Jazeera

Tunisia National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Tunisia National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Tunisia opposition leaders jailed for up to 66 years - Taipei TimesTunisia opposition leaders jailed for up to 66 years  Taipei Times

Tunisia: Authorities set fire to migrant camp - InfoMigrantsTunisia: Authorities set fire to migrant camp  InfoMigrants

Tunisia Sentences Dozens to Terms Up to 66 Years in Treason Case - BloombergTunisia Sentences Dozens to Terms Up to 66 Years in Treason Case  Bloomberg

Tunisia Receives Two Island-Class Patrol Boats from the United States During USS Mount Whitney Visit - Overt Defense -Tunisia Receives Two Island-Class Patrol Boats from the United States During USS Mount Whitney Visit  Overt Defense -

Tunisian court hands prison sentences to opposition figures - Tamil GuardianTunisian court hands prison sentences to opposition figures  Tamil Guardian

Tunisia Hands Heavy Sentences to Prominent Opposition Figures - The New York TimesTunisia Hands Heavy Sentences to Prominent Opposition Figures  The New York Times

Visa Invests in Tunisia’s Konnect, Morocco’s PayTic after 3rd accelerator programme - - Disrupt AfricaVisa Invests in Tunisia’s Konnect, Morocco’s PayTic after 3rd accelerator programme  - Disrupt Africa

‘A mockery’: Mass trial begins in Tunisia of political opponents - Al Jazeera‘A mockery’: Mass trial begins in Tunisia of political opponents  Al Jazeera

US, Tunisia conduct medical evacuation rehearsal brief at African Lion 2025 [Image 1 of 2] - DVIDSUS, Tunisia conduct medical evacuation rehearsal brief at African Lion 2025 [Image 1 of 2]  DVIDS

$183 million for Tunisian road project - globalhighways.com$183 million for Tunisian road project  globalhighways.com

A Path Out of Tunisia’s Economic Crisis - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceA Path Out of Tunisia’s Economic Crisis  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Tunisia: Targeted Programs Match Higher Education Graduates with Quality Jobs - World BankTunisia: Targeted Programs Match Higher Education Graduates with Quality Jobs  World Bank

ICC Tunisia launch boosts ICC network in Africa - ICC | International Chamber of CommerceICC Tunisia launch boosts ICC network in Africa  ICC | International Chamber of Commerce

Tunisia - General DebateTunisia  General Debate

Human Rights Watch says arbitrary detention used to crush dissent in Tunisia - ReutersHuman Rights Watch says arbitrary detention used to crush dissent in Tunisia  Reuters

Jailed Tunisian opposition figure Jaouhar Ben Mbarek goes on hunger strike - Al JazeeraJailed Tunisian opposition figure Jaouhar Ben Mbarek goes on hunger strike  Al Jazeera

Tunisia opposition figures get lengthy prison terms in mass trial - Middle East EyeTunisia opposition figures get lengthy prison terms in mass trial  Middle East Eye

Saudi aid chief launches Sama’a program in Tunisia for children affected by hearing loss - Arab News PKSaudi aid chief launches Sama’a program in Tunisia for children affected by hearing loss  Arab News PK

‘Saied wasn’t honest with us’: Rise in protests shows ‘explosive’ discontent in Tunisia - Middle East Eye‘Saied wasn’t honest with us’: Rise in protests shows ‘explosive’ discontent in Tunisia  Middle East Eye

Mass trial begins of Tunisian president's opponents - BBCMass trial begins of Tunisian president's opponents  BBC

Tunisia: Drastic Closure of Civic Space - Human Rights WatchTunisia: Drastic Closure of Civic Space  Human Rights Watch

Tunisia’s 2025 Financial Gambles: Taxes, Loans, and the Central Bank - The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy -Tunisia’s 2025 Financial Gambles: Taxes, Loans, and the Central Bank  The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy -

Tunisia dismantles sub-Saharan migrant camps and forcibly deports some - ReutersTunisia dismantles sub-Saharan migrant camps and forcibly deports some  Reuters

Independence Usurped: Tunisia’s Central Bank Under Kais Saied’s Rule - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceIndependence Usurped: Tunisia’s Central Bank Under Kais Saied’s Rule  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Tunisia: Cruel verdict in the so-called "conspiracy" trial - fidh.orgTunisia: Cruel verdict in the so-called "conspiracy" trial  fidh.org

Tunisia Commissions Two U.S.-Donated Island-Class Patrol Boats to Boost Mediterranean Security - Army RecognitionTunisia Commissions Two U.S.-Donated Island-Class Patrol Boats to Boost Mediterranean Security  Army Recognition

Tunisia rescues 612 migrants, recovers 18 bodies in overnight operations - France 24Tunisia rescues 612 migrants, recovers 18 bodies in overnight operations  France 24

Chinese publisher donates calligraphy teaching books, equipment to Tunisian university - XinhuaChinese publisher donates calligraphy teaching books, equipment to Tunisian university  Xinhua

Tunisia jails opposition leaders for up to 66 years - DWTunisia jails opposition leaders for up to 66 years  DW

Türk calls on Tunisia to uphold rule of law and democratic freedoms - ohchrTürk calls on Tunisia to uphold rule of law and democratic freedoms  ohchr