by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jun 1, 2024 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Diverse Parties Seek Review of Controversial Cybercrimes Law Summary: On 29 May 2024, senior leaders of the Union Générale Tunisienne du Travail (UGTT) met to discuss the current political situation in Tunisia, calling for the announcement of election dates,...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 26, 2024 | Legal, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Ministers Replaced as Administration Faces Wave of Criticism Summary: On the evening of 25 May 2024, President Kais Saied announced changes to several ministerial positions, including the replacement of Minster of the Interior Kamel Feki. ...
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 23, 2024 | Legal, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Sentencing of Journalists Draws Concern over Freedoms Summary: On 23 May 2024, a Tunisian court sentenced media professionals Burhan Bseis and Murad al-Zughidi to one year each in prison under Article 54 which prohibits the spreading of “fake news.” ...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 15, 2024 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Think Tank Notes FDI’s Role in Navigating Economic Uncertainty Summary: On 15 May 2024, the Institut Arabe des Chefs d’Enterprises (IACE) released a report highlighting the importance of attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) as means of emerging from...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 15, 2024 | Legal, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Officials Investigated Despite Sporting Sanctions Being Lifted Summary: On 15 May 2024, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) lifted sanctions on Tunisia’s national sporting federation, removing the country from its list of non-compliant national bodies. ...
