by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 8, 2022 | Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Opposition Ratches up Tension, Calling for “Salvation Government” Summary: On 6 November 2022, the political opposition coalition known as the National Salvation Front (NSF) increased calls for political mobilization. The NSF, which has worked to counter...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 5, 2022 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Regional Funds Extend Credit to Alleviate Economic Pressures Summary: During the week of 31 October 2022, two development funds extended credit lines to Tunisia with the intent of alleviating economic pressures. The African Development Bank (AfDB) extended...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 1, 2022 | Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: UGTT Affirms Commitment to Resist Austerity Measures Summary: Tunisian’s most prominent labor union, the Tunisian General Labor Union (UGTT), has communicated the intent to operate as a spoiler in the impending economic reform project. The reforms, linked...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 31, 2022 | Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Opposition Coalition Announces Nationwide Political Mobilization Summary: On 30 October the National Salvation Front – a coalition of political parties and leaders opposed to President Kais Saied – declared a country-wide political mobilization project in...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 30, 2022 | Diplomacy, Economic, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: US Lowers Commitments to Military Aid in 2023 Budget Summary: In late October 2022, the US Department of State released its FY 2023 Foreign Operations and Related Programs Congressional Budget Justification, including foreign military aid designated for...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 30, 2022 | Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: FIFA Warns Tunisian Federation on Interference, Threatens Suspension Summary: During the week of 24 October, FIFA’s Director of World Bodies sent a letter to the Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) threatening suspension from the World Cup, which begins on...