by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 16, 2023 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Terrorism Arrest Disrupts Overseas Attack Planning Summary: On 16 November 2023, the Ministry of the Interior announced that an individual had been arrested on charges of planning a terrorist attack in an unspecified European country, according to multiple...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 15, 2023 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Milk, Sugar Shortages Set to Continue as Supplies Dwindle Summary: Last week, union officials raised additional concerns about the state of milk and sugar supplies, urging action to prevent additional shortages as government funds dwindle. A union official...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 13, 2023 | Contingency
Contingency Corner: Motorcycles Motorcycles create constant safety hazards on North African roads for both riders and motorists. Consider the following when navigating busy streets on or around motorcycles: Avoid riding a motorcycle if possible If on a motorcycle,...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 11, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Collaborative Firsts with China, Russia as Tensions with West Simmer Summary: In recent weeks, both Russia and China have steadily implemented cultural exchange efforts in Tunisia, in an attempt to fill the cooperative diplomatic space left vacant as tensions...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 9, 2023 | Legal, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Three Prominent Arrests as Corruption Probes Target the Wealthy Summary: On 7 November 2023, two individuals with connections to former Tunisian President Zine el Abidine Ben Ali were arrested as pressure continues on those perceived to have profited from...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 8, 2023 | Diplomacy, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: UGTT Calls for Expulsion of Expat Manager Over Palestine Views Summary: On 8 November 2023, the Union Générale Tunisienne du Travail (UGTT) office in Sfax released a statement demanding the expulsion from Tunisia of an expatriate manager for being opposed to...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 7, 2023 | Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Escaped Terrorists Captured as Investigation into Prison Yields Arrests Summary: Last week, five prisoners who had escaped from Mornaguia Prison were re-captured in two separate arrests. One of the five, Ahmed Malaki, was arrested by a security officer on 5...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 7, 2023 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Despite Public Tension, EU Migration Assistance is Flowing Summary: In early November 2023, a German-language media outlet reported that, despite a public feud between European Union (EU) and Tunisian leaders over the implementation of a migration deal signed...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 6, 2023 | Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Escaped Prisoners Exacerbate Terrorism Fears Locally, Abroad Summary: On 31 October 2023, the Ministry of the Interior reported that five “dangerous” individuals had escaped from Mornaguia Prison south of the capital city of Tunis. The government issued...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 6, 2023 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Italy, Albania Reach Migrant Deal as Carthage Balks at EU Assistance Summary: On 6 November 2023, Albania and Italy reached an agreement under which Italy will move irregular migrants to Albania while their asylum applications are under review, sparking...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 6, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: World Bank Fall Report Cites Many Looming Issues Summary: In early November 2023, the World Bank released its Economic Monitor for Tunisia for Fall 2023, entitling the report “Migration Amid a Challenging Economic Context.” The report highlights Tunisia’s...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 3, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Normalization Criminalization Bill Stalls as President Raises Concerns Summary: On 2 November 2023, the Speaker of the Parliament, Ibrahim Bouderbala, announced to a session of parliament that President Kais Saied was not supportive of the proposed law that...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 31, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Energy Firm Opens Second Claim Against National Oil Firm Summary: In late-October 2023, Canadian firm Zenith Energy announced the opening of a second arbitration case against the Enterprise Tunisienne d’Activites Petrolieres (ETAP), Tunisia’s nationalized oil...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 30, 2023 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Ghannouchi’s Sentence Extended on Appeal in Blow to Ennahdha Summary: On 30 October 2023, former Ennahdha party head Rached Ghannouchi’s 12-month sentence on terrorism-related charges was extended to 15 months by an appeals court, marking another setback for...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 30, 2023 | Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: West Nile Virus Kills One as Mosquito Season Begins Summary: In late October 2023, health officials in Tozeur announced that an elderly man had died following an infection with the West Nile virus. Authorities identified at least 10 additional cases of the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 27, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Absence at EU Investment Forum Confirms Brussels-Carthage Tensions Summary: On 25 and 26 October 2023, the European Union, led by the European Commission head Ursula Von der Leven, held the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels, with Tunisia notably absent. The...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 25, 2023 | Political, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Security Forces Disrupt Extremist Cell in Zaghouan Summary: On 24 October 2023, Tunisian authorities announced that 12 individuals were arrested in Zaghouan on charges that the group was forming a “terrorist cell.” The group was identified as “Salafist...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 25, 2023 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Coffee Industry Raises More Concerns About Dwindling Supplies Summary: On 25 October 2023, a spokesperson representing café owners indicated that coffee supplies are dwindling and that if the current supply challenges are not addressed, café owners will be...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 25, 2023 | Diplomacy, Political, Social, Tunisia
Parliament to Criminalize Normalization, Issue Bonuses to MEPs Summary: On 19 October 2023, the Tunisian parliament approved for its own Members of Parliament (MEPs) a 1,000 TND per month bonus to cover transport and lodging costs, raising concerns about such an...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 23, 2023 | Contingency
Contingency Corner: Disaster Recovery (IT Infrastructure) Most organizations are highly dependent on their IT infrastructure, making a major disruption potentially catastrophic. Consider the following when planning for how your organization will get back to work...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 23, 2023 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Draft NGO Law Raises Freedom of Association Concerns Summary: On 10 October 2023 , the Tunisian parliament issued a draft law impacting the formation, funding, and operations of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), raising concerns about restrictions on...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 20, 2023 | Contingency
Tunisia SITREP: 20 October 2023 – 15:30 As of 1530, 20 October 2023: Situation: After numerous deaths at a Gaza hospital during the night of 17/18 October, there were large-scale demonstrations across Tunisia and throughout the region. Over the same evening, a...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 18, 2023 | Contingency
Tunisia SITREP: 18 October 2023 – 13:30 As of 13:30, 18 October 2023: Situation: Numerous deaths and injuries at a Gaza hospital overnight have led to protests and demonstrations across the Middle East and North Africa, some of them turning violent. In Tunisia…...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 18, 2023 | Contingency
Tunisia SITREP: 18 October 2023 – 10:30 AM As of 10:30, 18 October 2023: Situation: Numerous deaths and injuries at a Gaza hospital overnight have led to protests and demonstrations across the Middle East and North Africa, some of them turning violent. There are...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 18, 2023 | Diplomacy, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Nationwide Pro-Palestinian Protests Follow Gaza Hospital Incident Summary: On the evening of 17/18 October 2023, a large number of individuals were killed and wounded at a hospital in Gaza, prompting protests across the region, including in Tunisia. During...
