by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jun 1, 2024 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Conservative Gains in EU Parliament Will Shape Migration Policy Summary: From 6 – 9 June 2024, the European Union held European Parliamentary elections, with 185 million voters across 27 countries electing an increasingly conservative set of representatives...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 24, 2024 | Diplomacy, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Jewish Festival Limits Activities as Security Concerns Continue Summary: Beginning 24 May 2024, Jewish pilgrims gathered at the Ghriba Synagogue on the island of Djerba for an annual festival that was significantly reduced in size and scope this year due to...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 19, 2024 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Russian Military Activity in Djerba Draws Western Scrutiny Summary: On 19 May 2024, an Italian media outlet reported that the US Department of State had expressed concern about Russian military use of the airport on the island of Djerba. The Russian Embassy...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 9, 2024 | Economic, Legal, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Foreign Resident Law Would Increase Legal, Financial Penalties Summary: On 9 May 2024, the Tunisian parliament presented draft legislation that would amend a 1968 law that outlines the provisions for foreigners entering, exiting, and staying in Tunisia for...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 7, 2024 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Libya Border Crossing Re-Opens After Interior Minister Visit Summary: On 6 May 2024, the Acting Libyan Minister of the Interior Mustapha Trabelsi reached an agreement with Tunisian authorities to re-open the Ras Jedir bordering crossing, which had been closed...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 6, 2024 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Migrant Camps Cleared as Europe Eyes Results on Sea Arrivals Summary: Over the weekend of 4 and 5 May 2024, Tunisian authorities dispersed multiple encampments and cleared facilities where primarily sub-Saharan African migrants and asylum seekers were...
