by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jun 16, 2023 | Legal, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Pressure Continues on Opposition as Chebbi Questioned Summary: On Friday, 16 June 2023, the head of the National Salvation Front Ahmed Nejib Chebbi was questioned by a counterterrorism prosecutor in Tunis in relation to an investigation into conspiracy...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 18, 2023 | Legal, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Sentencing for US Embassy Bombing Suspects Handed Down Summary: This week, death sentences by hanging were issued by a Tunisian court for two Tunisians who were involved in the suicide bombing attack that targeted the US Embassy in Tunis on 6 March 2020....
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 15, 2023 | Political, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Freedom House Marks Decline in Political, Civil Liberties Summary: This week, Freedom House released its 2023 report on political rights and civil liberties in Tunisia, noting a significant decline in the country’s numerical score which is based on ratings...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 6, 2023 | Diplomacy, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Activist Wanted in Algeria Departs for France Summary: On 6 February 2023, Algerian activist Amira Bouraoui was granted permission to depart Tunis for Paris under the protection of the French diplomatic corps. Bouraoui is an outspoken critic of the Algerian...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 23, 2023 | Political, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Arrest of Opposition Leaders Draws External Criticism Summary: The arrest of opposition leaders Seifeddine Makhlouf and Ali Larayedh continued to prompt outcry from the Ennahdha and Al-Karama parties this week as well as international media. Makhlouf, a...
