by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 7, 2023 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Despite Public Tension, EU Migration Assistance is Flowing Summary: In early November 2023, a German-language media outlet reported that, despite a public feud between European Union (EU) and Tunisian leaders over the implementation of a migration deal signed...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 6, 2023 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Italy, Albania Reach Migrant Deal as Carthage Balks at EU Assistance Summary: On 6 November 2023, Albania and Italy reached an agreement under which Italy will move irregular migrants to Albania while their asylum applications are under review, sparking...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 6, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: World Bank Fall Report Cites Many Looming Issues Summary: In early November 2023, the World Bank released its Economic Monitor for Tunisia for Fall 2023, entitling the report “Migration Amid a Challenging Economic Context.” The report highlights Tunisia’s...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 3, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Normalization Criminalization Bill Stalls as President Raises Concerns Summary: On 2 November 2023, the Speaker of the Parliament, Ibrahim Bouderbala, announced to a session of parliament that President Kais Saied was not supportive of the proposed law that...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 31, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Energy Firm Opens Second Claim Against National Oil Firm Summary: In late-October 2023, Canadian firm Zenith Energy announced the opening of a second arbitration case against the Enterprise Tunisienne d’Activites Petrolieres (ETAP), Tunisia’s nationalized oil...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 30, 2023 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Ghannouchi’s Sentence Extended on Appeal in Blow to Ennahdha Summary: On 30 October 2023, former Ennahdha party head Rached Ghannouchi’s 12-month sentence on terrorism-related charges was extended to 15 months by an appeals court, marking another setback for...
