by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 25, 2023 | Diplomacy, Tunisia
Tunisia: Algerian Activist Sentenced After Transit Through Tunis Summary: On 24 February 2023, a Tunisian court sentenced in absentia Algerian political activist Amira Bouraoui, who was briefly held in Tunisia enroute to Paris. Bouraoui had entered Tunisia from...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 24, 2023 | Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: President’s Migration Comments Raise Risk of Backlash for Black Africans Summary: On 21 February 2023, President Kais Saied made controversial comments regarding sub-Saharan African migrants to his National Security Council, attributing the influx of...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 23, 2023 | Diplomacy, Tunisia
Tunisia: Vision for Stability in Libya Drives Tunis’ Diplomatic Agenda Summary: This week, the recently appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Tunisians Abroad, Nabil Ammar, reaffirmed Tunisia’s support for Libya reaching a lasting political...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 22, 2023 | Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Additional Arrests Target Opposition Coalition Leaders Summary: On 22 February 2023, a string of arrests of opposition figures by Tunisian authorities continued, with key leadership of the National Salvation Front (NSF) being targeted. The NSF has been a...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 20, 2023 | Contingency
Emergency Preparedness: Planning and Preparation The risk environment in Tunisia is rapidly evolving. As the range and type of risks faced on the ground remain dynamic, it is important to remain prepared. We recommend considering these steps to increase...