by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 17, 2023 | Diplomacy, Tunisia
Tunisia: Saied’s Call with Algerian President Affirms Strong Ties Summary: On 16 February 2023, President Kais Saied spoke with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune by telephone, affirming that the strong relationship between the two countries was not damaged by...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 17, 2023 | Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Opposition Arrests Draw Criticism as Political Tensions Rise Summary: Between 6 and 13 February 2023, Tunisian authorities arrested several prominent politicians, trade unionists, businessmen, judges and media professionals. Official reports allege the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 9, 2023 | Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Civil Society Backs Unions in Looming Faceoff with President Summary: On 9 February 2023, over 60 organizations and individuals from Tunisia’s civil society and political organizations signed a statement of support for the Union Générale Tunisienne du...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 14, 2023 | Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Protestors Rally in Tunis Against President Summary: On 14 January 2023, large crowds gathered in downtown Tunis to protest again President Kais Saied. A range of interest groups were represented, including members of the opposition coalition known as...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Dec 20, 2022 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Following Election, France Pushes for Resumption of IMF Talks Summary: On 19 December 2022, the French government called for resumption of talks between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Tunisian government. The call comes following a delay in...
