by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 11, 2022 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Pharmaceutical Companies Announce Exit Summary: Three multinational pharmaceutical firms have announced plans to withdraw from Tunisia by the end of 2022 citing financial, administrative, and governance challenges. GSK, Bayer, and Novarti have announced...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 11, 2022 | Legal, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Instalingo Case Progresses Putting Ghannouchi Back in Spotlight Summary: On 10 November 2022, Rached Gannouchi, the leader of Tunisia’s Ennahdha party, which has historical ties to the country’s Islamist movement, appeared in court in Sousse due to...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 11, 2022 | Diplomacy, Legal, Tunisia
Tunisia: Italian Court Grants Asylum Citing Deterioration of Rule of Law Summary: A Tunisian asylum seeker in Italy was granted asylum following an appeals process after an initial denial. The Italian judge who granted the asylum request cited the deterioration of...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 10, 2022 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Libya Donates Shipment of Fuel to Alleviate Shortages Summary: On 9 November 2022, a large shipment of fuel donated by the national unity government of Libya arrived in Tunisia via cargo ship. The Libyan embassy in Tunis noted that the donation of fuel was...
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 Content | Nov 6, 2022 | Contingency
Protests: Awareness and Response In a particularly tense political season, it is helpful to review options for responding to a protest. A few simple steps will keep personnel prepared in the event they come upon a protest or similar activity. Keep the following in...
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...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 29, 2022 | Diplomacy, Economic, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Diplomatic Row Continues as Italy Refuses Repatriation for Young Irregular Migrant Summary: Through the week of 24 October a diplomatic row between Italy and Tunisia has continued to unfold. Italy has thus far refused to grant repatriation to Tunisia of a...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 29, 2022 | Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Terrorist Attack Targeting Security Forces Disrupted in Sousse Summary: On 27 October 2022, the Tunisian government announced the disruption of an Islamic State (Daesh)-linked terrorist attack near the city of Sousse. The National Research Unit in Terrorist...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 27, 2022 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: US Lawmakers Urge G7 Cooperation to Link Aid to Democratic Reform Summary: On 26 October 2022, the two leaders of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee delivered a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging the US to work with G7 partners to...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 26, 2022 | Economic, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Medicine Shortages Plague Hospitals, Pharmacies Summary: On 25 October 2022, public hospitals and pharmacies reported that medicine supply shortages had begun to impact operations. Medical professionals noted that the issue was linked back to the inability...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 25, 2022 | Diplomacy, Tunisia
Tunisia: Serbia Rescinds Visa-Free Travel Under EU Pressure Over Migrants Summary: The Serbian government formally announced that as of 11 November 2022, individuals traveling to Serbia on a Tunisian passport will require a visa. The Serbian government reportedly...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 20, 2022 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: EU Affirms Economic Support and Political Caution in Speech Summary: On 19 October 2022, European Union diplomat Oliver Várhelyi affirmed the EU’s economic commitment to Tunisia, noting that additional macro-economic assistance may be considered on the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 20, 2022 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Baker Strike Portends Difficult Road to Economic Reform Summary: On 19 October 2022, the chairmen of the National Chamber of Bakery Owners announced a general strike by bakers across Tunisia. The strike was intended to highlight frustrations among the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 19, 2022 | Economic, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: UGTT Calls for Strike in Zarzis as Frustration Grows Over Missing Migrants Summary: On 18 October 2022, the Tunisian General Labor Union (UGTT) called for a general strike in the southern coastal city of Zarzis as frustrated residents demand answers from...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 18, 2022 | Economic, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Night Protests Against Police Continue Summary: Throughout the week of 17 October 2022, pockets of protests continued during the late evening and early morning hours across the capital city of Tunis. The protestors expressed frustration over the death of a...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 16, 2022 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Preliminary $1.9 Billion Loan Agreement Reached with IMF Summary: On 15 October 2022, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced a staff-level agreement with the Tunisian government on a $1.9 billion dollar loan to address the country’s ongoing...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 16, 2022 | Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Saied’s Coalition Shrinks as Thousands Protest in Capital Summary: On 15 October 2022, thousands of demonstrators filled the streets of Tunis along Avenue Habib Bourghiba, with dissatisfaction with President Kais Saied as a unifying theme, along with...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 16, 2022 | Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Police Clash with Protestors Following Death Attributed to Security Forces Summary: On the nights of 14 and 15 October 2022, Tunisian police and security forces faced sometimes violent demonstrations across two economically strained neighborhoods following...
by Dispatch Content | Oct 15, 2022 | Contingency
First Aid: Awareness and Preparation Accidents are normal in the home and office. The initial response to an accident can be essential to limiting damage and determining next steps. Consider these basic points as your assess your first aid preparation: Make basic...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 14, 2022 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: US Directs Economic Aid to Vulnerable Families Summary: On 13 October 2022, the US Department of State announced a $60 million grant would be delivered to help provide economic relief to struggling to Tunisian families. The grant, executed by the US Agency...
