by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 14, 2024 | Economic, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Explosion and Fire at Rades Port Injures Nearly 40 People Summary: On 14 March 2024, an explosion occurred at a gas depot at the Port of Rades in the southern suburbs of Tunis, injuring at least 35 people. A government spokesperson indicated that the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 9, 2024 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: UGTT Makes Political Presence Felt with Election on Horizon Summary: On 2 March 2024, Tunisia’s public sector labor union (the Union Générale Tunisienne du Travail (UGTT)) held a large rally at the Kasbah in Tunis in an attempt to send a message regarding...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 6, 2024 | Political, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Rise in Terrorism Ranking Despite Decline in Measured Incidents Summary: In February 2024, the Institute for Economics and Peace released their 2024 Global Terrorism Index (GTI) which ranks Tunisia 36 globally in terms of exposure to terrorism, a drop from...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 3, 2024 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: More Rationing, Price Increases as Water Supply Strained Summary: On 28 February 2024, an official responsible for rural water resources announced that restrictions on the use of potable water distributed by SONEDE will continue for the foreseeable future. ...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 2, 2024 | Political, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Sfax Synagogue Fire Raises Security Concerns Summary: On Sunday 25 February 2024, authorities in Sfax reported that a fire had been extinguished in the courtyard of a building that formerly functioned as a synagogue. No injuries or deaths were reported as...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 22, 2024 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Drug Prices to Rise Slightly as Pharma Sector Struggles Summary: On 19 February 2024, officials representing the pharmaceutical industry announced price increases for 280 drugs sold in Tunisian pharmacies. These increases come as various players in the...
