by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 22, 2024 | Diplomacy, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Union MoU with Libya, Algeria as Trilateral Coordination Continues Summary: On 22 July 2024, Tunisia’s private sector labor union, the Union of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts (UTICA), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its Algerian and Libyan...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 22, 2024 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Clashes Close Ras Jedir as Stable Operations Remain Elusive Summary: On 20 July 2024, the Ras Jedir border crossing between Tunisia and Libya was closed again for several hours after clashes between Tripoli’s forces and armed groups from Zuwara as a permanent...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 15, 2024 | Contingency
Contingency Corner: Cliff Jumping Cliff jumping is a popular summer pastime in North Africa and around the Mediterranean region, but continues to be the cause of numerous deaths each year. This extreme sport can seem harmless and entertaining, but remains deadly:...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 12, 2024 | Economic, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Tensions in Sfax as Unions Call for Action on Migrant Camps Summary: On Wednesday, 10 July 2024, the local labor union leaders in Sfax issued a statement threatening to organize a general strike due to frustrations over the economic and security impacts from...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jun 29, 2024 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Sudanese Rebel Trained in Libya Sentenced on Terrorism Charges Summary: On 27 June 2024, a Tunisian court sentenced a a former Sudanese soldier to 10 years in prison for planning a terrorist attack in Tunisia. Please login or purchase an InBrief membership...
