by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 9, 2023 | Diplomacy, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Diplomatic Push Continues as Regional Challenges Abound Summary: On 9 October 2023, reports surfaced identifying Tunisia’s new ambassadors that will take up residence in Paris and Rome after the terms of the serving ambassadors were ended. In early October,...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 7, 2023 | Diplomacy, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Fractured Political Voices Rally to Palestinian Cause Summary: On 7 October 2023, Hamas fighters launched multiple attacks –referred to as Operation Al-Aqsa Flood– from the Gaza Strip killing hundreds of Israelis which prompted multiple days of bombings and...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 7, 2023 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Economic Freedom Ranked at 121st Globally in Recent Study Summary: In recent weeks, the Fraser Institute, Canadian think tank, released its 2023 “Economic Freedom of the World” report, ranking Tunisia 121st out of 165 countries ranked. The report ranks...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 4, 2023 | Legal, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Vocal Opposition Leader Abir Moussi Arrested Summary: On 3 October 2023, vocal critic of President Kais Saied, Abir Moussi was arrested near the Presidential Palace in Carthage. She was transferred to the La Goulette police station where a group of her...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 3, 2023 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Tap Water Rationing, Limits on Usage Extended Indefinitely Summary: On 30 September 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture announced plans to extend water rationing measures that were put in place in March 2023. Similar to the prior bans on particular uses of...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 3, 2023 | Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Post-Revolution Government Hiring to Undergo Audit Summary: In late-September 2023, the Tunisian government announced plans to review public service hires made between January 2011 and July 2021. During a speaking engagement in Washington, DC, Foreign...
