by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 25, 2023 | Diplomacy, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Smuggler, Terrorist Arrests Highlight Expanded Intelligence Operations Summary: On 25 May 2023, the National Guard announced the arrest of a notorious irregular migrant smuggler who operated out of Sfax, accumulating 24 arrest warrants and prior sentences...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 22, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: G7 Calls for IMF Deal, But Not on Italian Terms Summary: At the 49th G7 summit held 19 – 21 May 2023 in Hiroshima, Japan, Tunisia featured as a point of discussion as the European powers France and Italy continue to seek solutions to the irregular migration...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 16, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Italy, France Remain Focused on Addressing Irregular Migration Summary: In mid-May, the Italian Minister of the Interior Matteo Piantedosi praised Tunisia’s efforts to stem the flow of irregular migrants to Europe following an official visit to Tunis....
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 7, 2023 | Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Saied Makes Strongest Statements Yet Against IMF Bailout Summary: On 6 April 2023, President Kais Saied indicated in a press conference his strongest opposition yet to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan deal and its requirements for economic reform....
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 1, 2023 | Diplomacy, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Italy Eyes More Direct Role in Intercepting Migrants Summary: In late March, Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedozi provided details of plans that include joint Italian-Tunisian naval patrols of the Tunisian coast in order to intercept migrants....
