by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 15, 2024 | Contingency
Contingency Corner: Taxis Taxis are an essential part of urban transit in cities across North Africa. Consider the following steps to manage risks associated with riding in taxis: To avoid scams, use rideshare services or taxis called by hotels or restaurants Confirm...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 11, 2024 | Diplomacy, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Migrant Smugglers Disrupted as Criticism of Policies Swells Summary: On 8 January 2024, multiple reports indicated that security operations had disrupted human smuggling networks in Tunisia. Some reports indicated that a smuggling network transporting...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 11, 2024 | Diplomacy, Legal, Social
Tunisia: Biometric IDs Moving Forward as Privacy Concerns Linger Summary: In late December 2023, the parliamentary Committee on Rights and Freedoms announced the general provisions of the biometric identity card that will likely soon be mandated. ...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 9, 2024 | Diplomacy, Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Listing for Delayed IMF Consultations Risks Further Isolation Summary: On 5 January 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released a list of 12 countries, including Tunisia, with prolonged delays in completing their Article IV consultations. Under the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 8, 2024 | Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Journalists Arrested Raising Press Freedom Concerns Summary: In recent weeks, two journalists were arrested in Tunisia, raising concerns about the degradation of press freedoms and the suppression of dissenting voices. Please login or...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 8, 2024 | Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Three Killed in Kasserine as Surge in CT Operations Continues Summary: On 27 December 2023, a large scale, multi-unit counterterrorism operation near the city of Kasserine resulted in the killing of three suspected terrorists by Tunisian security forces. The...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 8, 2024 | Contingency
Contingency Corner: Car Door Locks One of the simplest risk management tools at your disposal is locking your car doors while driving. Making this simple action a part of your routine can help avoid issues ranging from harassment to theft to assault: Create a habit of...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 5, 2024 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: China Pursuing Infrastructure, Phosphate Projects Summary: In early January 2024, the Tunisian government announced progress with Chinese companies on multiple investment projects, including a bridge construction project in Bizerte and phosphate mining in El...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 5, 2024 | Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Low Turnout for Local Elections Signals Political Disenchantment Summary: On 24 December 2023, Tunisia held local council elections that witnessed low voter turnout of 11.66% in an apparent confirmation of broad political disengagement among Tunisians. This...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 5, 2024 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Foreign Student Sentenced for Islamic State Affiliation Summary: In late December 2023, a foreign student in Tunisia was arrested and sentenced to 8 years in prison for connections to the Islamic State terrorist organizations, according to Mosaique FM. The...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Dec 22, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: EU to Release Needed Cash as Coast Guard Effectiveness Increases Summary: On 20 December 2023, the European Commission and the Tunisian government announced that the EU would release €150 million in financial assistance following a delay in how a July 2023...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Dec 20, 2023 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: AIDS Cases Climb as Identification and Treatment Lag Summary: In early December, Tunisian health, legal, and rights activists marked International AIDS Day, with several reports documenting the notable rise in HIV/AIDS cases in Tunisia which pose a growing...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Dec 20, 2023 | Diplomacy, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Russian FM Seeks Destination for Cereals During Visit Summary: On 20 December 2023, Foreign Minister Nabil Ammar welcomed Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to Tunis for two days of working visits that continued prior discussions between the two ministers...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Dec 18, 2023 | Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Multiple Female Suspects Arrested as Terrorism Threat Persists Summary: In mid-December 2023, the Tunisian government reported the arrest of three female suspects on suspicion of terrorist activities. On 15 December 2023, reports indicated that a woman had...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Dec 17, 2023 | Diplomacy, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Pro-Palestinian Protests as Anti-Western Sentiment Persists Summary: On 17 December 2023, a small group of protestors gathered at the US Embassy in Tunis calling for the expulsion of US Ambassador Joey Hood due to ongoing US support for Israel in the war in...
by Dispatch Content | Dec 17, 2023 | Contingency
Contingency Corner: Winter Driving Winter in Tunisia does not bring threat of snow, but plenty of complications from heavy rains. Consider the following as you prepare for driving and traffic during the winter season: Ensure tires have sufficient tread Check...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Dec 16, 2023 | Diplomacy, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: UK-Italy Repatriation Funding Won’t Address Most Migration Cases Summary: On 16 December 2023, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced from Rome plans to jointly fund the repatriation of migrants currently...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Dec 15, 2023 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Frustration Over Shortages Grows as Officials Blame Stockpiling Summary: In recent days, shortages of staple goods have led to increasingly chaotic scenes at grocery stores and markets as crowds gather in search of milk and sugar which have been difficult to...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Dec 14, 2023 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: The Hague Raises Terror Threat Level as Gaza War Fuels Tension Summary: On 12 December 2023, the government of the Netherlands issued a report stating that the terrorist threat level in the country had been raised to “substantial.” The Dutch report, issued...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Dec 12, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Turkey Trade Agreement Revised to Protect Domestic Industry Summary: On 12 December 2023, the Tunisian government outlined increases in tariffs on goods imported from Turkey, adjusting a free trade agreement put in place in 2005. ...
by Dispatch Content | Dec 11, 2023 | Contingency
Contingency Corner: Insider Threat An Insider Threat comes from the intentional or unintentional use of legitimate access to cause harm or damage. All organizations face a risk of insider threats, though most are unintentional: Train staff to identify phishing scams...
by Dispatch Content | Dec 11, 2023 | Contingency
Contingency Corner: Duty of Care All organizations operating in frontier markets should define their duty of care to their employees and partners. Consider the following when establishing your approach to duty of care: Define duty of care obligations that are specific...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Dec 11, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Fitch Affirms CCC- Rating as Creditworthiness Remains Poor Summary: On 8 December 2023, Fitch Ratings issued a rating action commentary for Tunisia, affirming the current CCC- rating for Tunisia’s Long-Term Foreign Currency Issuer Default Rating. The...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Dec 8, 2023 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Military Cooperation Continues Despite Tensions with Europe Summary: In recent weeks, several Mediterranean countries held a 5+5 Defense exercise focused on coordination of air defenses and interoperability in the Mediterranean air space. France, Spain, and...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Dec 8, 2023 | Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: IMF Visit Delayed as Reforms Remain Politically Untenable Summary: Last week, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) confirmed that an official visit to Tunisia had been delayed at the request of the Tunisian government. Please login or purchase an InBrief...
