Tunisia's indigenous Amazighs launch their first political party

The Akal civil movement, which defends the rights of Amazighs in Tunisia, is entering the political arena.

Tunisia

Tunisia on edge as Libya's Hifter advances

Tunisian authorities remain tight-lipped on the tumult in neighboring Libya, even as escalating violence impacts the Tunisian border.

Libya

Different faiths, shared sites explored in Istanbul

An exhibition in Istanbul sheds light on religious sites and pilgrimages sacred to Christians, Muslims and Jews alike, a phenomenon that is not widely known but is quite common in the Mediterranean region.

Israel

After local electoral wins, Tunisia's independents aim even higher

After making major gains in the 2018 local elections, independent candidates expect voters' disappointment in Tunisia's ruling parties to help them win this fall's legislative and presidential elections elections.

Tunisia

New cracks threaten future of Nidaa Tounes

Nidaa Tounes held two parallel elections for leadership of its Central Committee, further cementing divisions within the partying ahead of legislative and presidential elections.

Tunisia

Tunisians hang on to shashiyyas despite modern alternatives

Despite globalization and more affordable modern clothes, Tunisians still love to don a jebba or sefsari on special occasions.

Tunisia

Human rights report traces Tunisia's bloody past, demands plan for justice

Tunisia’s Truth and Dignity Commission has given the government one year to develop an action plan to create a truly just and free democratic state.

Tunisia

Tunisian president says he won't run again — sort of

Speculation shrouds Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi's declaration that he will not run for a second term and his call to unfreeze the Nidaa Tounes party membership of Prime Minister Youssef Chahed.

Tunisia

Gays in Tunisia still suffer under archaic laws

A new report on Tunisia's sodomy law highlights how members of the LGBTQ community who turn to police for protection can instead be subjected to abuse and violence.

Tunisia

Interview

Qatar says divisions within GCC have become ‘lose-lose’ situation for the region

Qatari spokesperson says the split among the Gulf states compromises the security of the region and that thousands of families are already paying a price.

Hospital-acquired infection kills 15 infants in Tunisia

Outrage flared in Tunisia when 15 infants died at a state-run hospital after they were given formula later found to contain bacteria.

Tunisia

Tunisian activists call for regulating cannabis production, distribution

A youth initiative is drafting a proposal to legalize cannabis and monitor its use and distribution, to be presented to parliament.

Tunisia