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...
