Political Turbulence in Tunisia from Belaid Assassination
Region: TunisiaEnnahda picks one of its own to take over prime minister’s post after dismissing plan for a non-partisan government to see country through crisis. By IWPR Tunisia Two weeks after the murder of opposition politician Chokri Belaid, political turbulence continues in Tunisia. The governing Ennahda party said on February 22 that it would nominate Ali Larayedh to succeed outgo... more
Views: 488Tunisia:Protests Erupt Across Tunisia Following Secular Politician's Assassination
Region: TunisiaBy Afef Abrougui Protests have erupted across Tunisia, following the assassination of Chokri Belaid, a leading member of the secular opposition, and a staunch opponent of the Islamist-led coalition government. His supporters and his mourners are either directly or indirectly accusing the Islamists for his murder. Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali condemned the murder and described it as an “act of terroris... more
Views: 684Tunisian Conference Investigates Police Reforms
Region: TunisiaSome say too little has changed since reforms were launched after 2011 revolution. By IWPR Tunisia - Tunisia 4 Feb 13 After the Tunisian uprising of 2011, transforming the police force from an instrument of repression into an institution fit for a democracy became a priority for the incoming administration.&... more
Views: 663Attack on American Embassy in Tunis
Region: TunisiaPolice eventually disperse crowd after embassy invasion. By IWPR Tunisia Crowds have attacked the United States embassy in Tunis an a repetition of scenes played out in other Arab capitals in protest at an American-made film that has outraged Muslims. Over 2,000 people took to the streets of the capital on Friday, September 14, venting their anger after clips fro... more
Views: 1564IWPR Trains Tunisian Journalists
Region: Tunisia
Participants build networks and develop skills in reporting, blogging and production. By IWPR Tunisia More than 70 journalists from across Tunisia have benefitted from media training delivered by IWPR in a range of disciplines, developing the skills they need to highlight important public issues as their country moves forward from the revolution of 2011... more
Views: 920Weak Legislature Drives Tunisians To Express Frustration Across Social Media
Region: TunisiaWritten by Ahmed Medien Tunisian netizens are turning to their keyboards and touch screens to voice their frustration with the performance of their representatives at the country's Constituent Assembly. Six months after their election, Members of Parliament and government officials seem to be having serious challenges meeting the people's various, and often exaggerated, expectations of a prosperous post-revolutio... more
Views: 1159Tunisia: Campaign for Freedom of Expression Launched
Region: TunisiaWritten by Afef Abrougui The collective blog Nawaat, and IFEX-TMG (the Tunisia Monitoring Group of the International Freedom of Expression Exchange) have launched a campaign for freedom of speech in Tunisia, which remains under threat despite gains made during the last year. Nawaat introduced the campaign: "On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, and in support of free speech in Tunisia, a public campaign f... more
Views: 1302Tunisia: Decision to Expel Syrian Ambassador Sparks Heated Debate
Region: Tunisia
Written by Afef Abrougui On February 1, 2012, Tunisia, the birthplace of the so-called Arab Spring, has started procedures to expel the Syrian Ambassador in Tunis, and to withdraw recognition of the Syrian regime. That move followed the deadly assault launched on the city of Homs on Friday night, and which resulted in hundreds of deaths according to the Syrian National Council. The Presidency of the Republic of Tun... more
Views: 1159Tunisia: ”Do Not Censor Pornographic Content
Region: Tunisia
Written by Afef Abrougui Once again, in the post Ben Ali era, censorship and freedom of speech [1], is at the centre of debate. The reason this time is a complaint lodged by three lawyers against the Tunisian Internet Agency [2] [Eng] (known as the ATI by its French acronym) calling upon it to filter pornographic websites. Early next month, the ATI, will appeal to the Court of Cassation's... more
Views: 2231In Tunisia, Fears of Insecurity Overshadow Joys of Freedom
Region: Tunisia
On January 14, 2011, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali abruptly fled the country he ruthlessly ruled for more than two decades. The people of Tunisia took to the streets to celebrate the dawn of a new independence. The euphoria rapidly gave way to fear about the security situation. News spread about vandals rampaging across major cities, looting shops and homes and setting fire to properties and buildings. The ... more
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