by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 17, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Loan Deal Revival Planned Despite President’s Skepticism Summary: From 10 – 16 April 2023, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) held their 2023 Spring Meetings in Washington, DC, an event at which Tunisia was represented by the Minister...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 16, 2023 | Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Parliament Adjusts Internal Rules Possibly Signaling Greater Independence Summary: On April 13, the internal oversight committee of Tunisia’s Parliament approved new rules governing the conduct of the parliament, some of which may conflict with the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 14, 2023 | Economic, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Economic Challenges Drive Desperation in Kairouan and Beyond Summary: On Thursday, 13 April 2023, former professional soccer player Nizar Issaoui died from burns after he lit himself on fire in an act of protest against what he described as the “police...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 12, 2023 | Economic, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Migration Crisis Remains in Spotlight with UN Camp Dispersal Summary: On 11 April 2023, a makeshift camp occupied by migrants and asylum seekers outside of the United Nations office in the Lac area of Tunis was destroyed. Several dozen migrants were...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 11, 2023 | Economic, Legal, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Civil Society Skeptical as E-Identity Platform Moves Ahead Summary: On 11 April, 2023, the government announced the launch of an “e-identity” service with Prime Minister Najla Bouden present along with several senior members of the government. The new...
