by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 20, 2023 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Internet Speeds Lag Behind Global Averages Summary: January 2023 data from the Speedtest Global Index points to ongoing struggles with internet speed in Tunisia. Fixed broadband speeds were ranked 160 out of 179 countries tested with an average of download...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 9, 2023 | Diplomacy, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Ties with Syria Resumed as Search for Earthquake Survivors Continues Summary: On 6 February 2023, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Turkey and northern Syria. The death toll has continued to rise, topping 30,000 as the search for survivors...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 9, 2023 | Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Civil Society Backs Unions in Looming Faceoff with President Summary: On 9 February 2023, over 60 organizations and individuals from Tunisia’s civil society and political organizations signed a statement of support for the Union Générale Tunisienne du...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 7, 2023 | Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Marking 10 Years Since the Killing of Chokri Belaid Summary: February 6th is an extraordinary day for Tunisia, as Tunisians remember the assassination of Chokri Belaid. It was an event so shocking that most Tunisians remember exactly where they were and...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 6, 2023 | Diplomacy, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Activist Wanted in Algeria Departs for France Summary: On 6 February 2023, Algerian activist Amira Bouraoui was granted permission to depart Tunis for Paris under the protection of the French diplomatic corps. Bouraoui is an outspoken critic of the Algerian...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 2, 2023 | Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: US Senator Calls for Reform as New US, Chinese Ambassadors Arrive Summary: On 30 January 2023, the chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee responsible for the Middle East and North Africa issued a statement critical of President Kais...
