by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 18, 2024 | Diplomacy, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Media, Rights Groups Concerned Over Arrests of Opposition Leaders Summary: On 16 July 2024, Amnesty International called Tunisian authorities to “end the crackdown on political opposition” after the arrests of several political figures. ...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 18, 2024 | Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Motorcycle Deaths Spike During Summer Months Summary: On Thursday, 18 July 2024, the National Traffic Safety Observatory declared that motorcycles accidents are the largest cause of traffic fatalities, including 28 deaths in the first half of July. The...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 16, 2024 | Economic, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Interior, Southern Regions See Growing Frustration Over Water Cuts Summary: On 10 July 2024, a report from the Forum of Economic and Social Rights (FTDES) indicated that 111 protests took place in the first half of the year due to water cuts throughout the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 16, 2024 | Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Unemployment Frustrations Drive Protests in Tataouine Summary: On Tuesday, 16 July 2024, public employees of the Environment, Planting, and Horticulture Company in Tataouine organized a series of protests in eight different locations in response to salary...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 15, 2024 | Diplomacy, Economic, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Direct Flights From Iraq as Relations Continue Warming Summary: On 9 July 2024, the head of the Kurdistan Region’s Aviation and Tourism Companies Union, Lawand Mamondy, announced the launch of new direct flights from Erbil International Airport in Iraq...