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'This country has let us down': young Tunisians seek future abroad

About a third of the nearly 10 million Tunisians set to vote in a presidential election this weekend are under 35, according to official figures. Yet the poll appears to have created a mood of resignation among young people, most of whom would rather leave the country, according to a…

Radio France Internationale

Fear and resignation ahead of Tunisia's 'lopsided' presidential polls

Nearly 10 million Tunisians are gearing up to vote on Sunday in presidential elections dominated by incumbent leader Kais Saied, whose rule has been marked by accusations of authoritarianism.

Radio France Internationale

Tunisian President Faces Few Obstacles In Reelection Bid

Learn about Tunisia's upcoming presidential election, economic challenges, migration issues, and international relations under President Kais Saied.

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Tunisian presidential candidate Zammel sentenced to six months in prison

Ayachi Zammel sentenced on charges of falsifying documents days before Tunisia’s presidential election.

Al Jazeera

Lawyers ask the ICC to investigate a crackdown on opposition in Tunisia and claims of migrant abuse

Lawyers and families of jailed Tunisian opposition leaders are calling on the International Criminal Court to investigate a crackdown on political opposition and the abuse of Black African migrants in the North African country, which has been offered European Union financial support to help rein in migration

The Independent UK

Tunisians resume protests against president ahead of October election

Hundreds of Tunisians protested on Sunday against President Kais Saied, accusing him of deepening authoritarian rule and stifling political competition two weeks before a presidential election.

Radio France Internationale

Families of jailed Tunisians to urge ICC to probe migrant abuse: Report

Lawyer leading case says International Criminal Court must act with ‘full force … to protect those most vulnerable’.

Al Jazeera

The brutal truth behind Italy’s migrant reduction: beatings and rape by EU-funded forces in Tunisia

Keir Starmer says he wants to learn from Italy’s ‘dramatic’ statistics. But a Guardian investigation reveals that EU money goes to officers who are involved in shocking abuse, leaving people to die in the desert and colluding with smugglers

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Starmer, Meloni and migration: Labour must retain its moral clarity

Editorial: The ruthless policies of Italy’s radical-right prime minister should not be seen as a role model for Keir Starmer’s government

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Tunisia arrests dozens of opposition members in pre-election crackdown

Ennahdha party calls mass arrests an ‘unprecedented campaign of raids and violations’ before October 6 poll.

The Guardian - UK

EU fears for its human rights credibility as Tunisia crushes dissent, leak shows

Document detailing ‘deterioration’ under Kais Saied will fuel concerns about bloc’s migration deal with his country

Al Jazeera

In Tunisia, refugees and migrants are expelled to the desert, left helpless

About 130 refugees and migrants say they were abandoned near the border with Algeria.

Al Jazeera

Why is Tunisia’s Administrative Court at odds with its electoral authority?

Many are crying foul over electoral body’s dismissal of court’s ruling reinstating rivals of President Saied on ballot.

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Radio France Internationale

Tunisian opposition candidate arrested amid 'dictatorial' pre-election climate

Five weeks from Tunisia's presidential election, police have arrested one of the few opposition candidates authorised to run against President Kais Saied. It comes amid what civil society groups have denounced as a "dictatorial" political climate ahead of the 6 October polls.

Al Jazeera

Tunisian police detain presidential hopeful as candidacy confirmed

President Kais Saied has been accused of blocking rivals ahead of October 6 presidential vote.

France 24

Tunisian President Saied: ‘A populist criticising representative democracy’ standing for re-election

Tunisian President Kais Saied is standing for a second term in an election set for October 6. Accused of authoritarianism by the opposition, the incumbent is maintaining an iron grip on the country’s political life, which has seen arrests of potential candidates and the recent replacement of 19 ministers. FRANCE…

Al Jazeera

Tunisia court allows former minister Znaidi to run for president

Decision could restore momentum to race for October election, toughening the contest for President Kais Saied.

International Business Times

Tunisia President Replaces Key Ministers In Sweeping Reshuffle

Tunisian President Kais Saied on Sunday replaced various ministers, including from the foreign and defence portfolios, the Tunisian presidency said in a statement posted on Facebook without explanation.

Al Jazeera

A candidate cull ahead of Tunisia’s presidential election

Most prospective candidates saw their names ruled out, with many finding themselves in prison.

Al Jazeera

Tunisia’s President Saied sacks prime minister

The dismissal comes ahead of Tunisia’s October 6 presidential election and amid a continuing crackdown on critics.

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