- 16 April, 2024
Geopolitics & National SecurityTunisia
Tunisians protest against president, as journalists complain of police abuse
By Tarek Amara TUNIS (Reuters) -Tunisian police sprayed water cannons into crowds and beat back protesters with batons as they dispersed more than 1,000 demonstrators trying to reach central Tunis…
Tunisia’s president says he will call constitutional referendum, elections next year
TUNIS (Reuters) -Tunisian President Kais Saied said on Monday he would call a constitutional referendum next July, a year to the day after he seized broad powers in moves his…
Current Tunisian constitution no longer valid, presidency says
CAIRO (Reuters) - The Tunisian presidency said on Thursday the political problem in Tunisia today stemmed from the current 2014 constitution which was no longer valid. "The way forward is…
Tunisia says U.S. will support it once political reforms are announced
TUNIS (Reuters) - The United States will offer support to Tunisia once it has announced dates for political reform, a Tunisia presidency statement said, nearly four months after President Kais…
Tunisia finds tunnel near French envoy’s residence; anti-terrorism forces investigating
TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisia has discovered a tunnel near the French ambassador's residence from a house frequented by a known extremist, and anti-terrorism forces are investigating, the Tunisian Interior Ministry…
EU urges Tunisia’s president to reopen parliament
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union on Tuesday called on Tunisia's President Kais Saied to restore the democratic order in his country after he suspended parliament and seized near total…
Tunisia’s political crisis threatens to deepen economic troubles
By Tarek Amara TUNIS (Reuters) -Nurse Amira Souissi celebrated when Tunisian President Kais Saied seized near total power in July promising to battle corruption, contain prices and boost state finances.…
U.S. and Egyptian officials discussed two-state solution, Tunisia, Sudan and more -official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan in talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and other officials emphasized President Joe Biden’s support for a two-state solution…
Merkel stresses importance of Tunisia’s democratic achievements
BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel, in a phone call with Tunisian President Kais Saied on Wednesday, stressed the importance of Tunisia's democratic achievements for its stability, her spokesman…
Opposition to Tunisian president’s power seizure deepens
By Tarek Amara TUNIS (Reuters) -Four Tunisian parties said on Thursday that President Kais Saied had lost his legitimacy and called for an end to what they called a coup…
Tunisian president declares transitional rules, new electoral law
By Mohamed Argoubi TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisian President Kais Saied said on Monday he had instituted transitional governing rules and would introduce a new electoral law, in a speech that…
Tunisians protest over president’s seizure of powers
By Tarek Amara TUNIS (Reuters) - Several hundred demonstrators gathered in Tunis on Saturday to protest against Tunisian President Kais Saied's seizure of governing powers in July, which triggered a…
