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Egypt detains pro-Palestinian activists ahead of Gaza solidarity march

Egyptian authorities have detained more than 200 pro-Palestinian activists who arrived in Cairo by plane as part of a solidarity march to Gaza to push for increased humanitarian aid access to the enclave. A convoy that left Tunisia for Gaza is currently blocked in Libya.

Radio France Internationale

Land convoy sets off for Gaza from Tunisia to protest against Israeli blockade of Strip

The convoy of buses and cars plans to traverse Tunisia, Libya and Egypt before reaching Rafah, the border crossing with Egypt that has remained largely closed since Israel's military took control of the Gaza side in May 2024.

Euronews

Postcard from Cannes #2: A tender tale of women surviving migration in Tunis

One of several films from the African continent shown at the Cannes Film Festival, Erige Sehiri’s Promised Sky (Promis le ciel) in the Un Certain Regard category, is a powerful and rare portrait of three migrant women struggling to make ends meet in Tunisia.

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African films at Cannes tell unexpected stories of power, migration and identity

Six African films are screening at this year's Cannes Film Festival, which opened this week and runs until 24 May. The selection spans historical fiction, social drama and crime thrillers – with stories set in Tunis, Cairo, Yaoundé, Lagos and Jerada. The works explore migration, memory, justice and belonging, giving…

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Former Tunisian PM handed 34-year sentence, rejects ‘terrorism’ charges

Former Prime Minister Ali Larayedh and the opposition Ennahdha party have denounced the trial as politically motivated.

Al Jazeera

Tunisian judge orders detention of prominent lawyer Ahmed Souab

Souab is a fierce critic of President Kais Saied and was arrested for comments about the judiciary acting under duress.

Al Jazeera

Allies say Ghannouchi ‘unjustly’ held, as he marks 2 years in Tunisian jail

International Committee for Solidarity with Rached Ghannouchi decries ‘repressive campaign’ against Ennahdha party head.

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‘Conspiracy trial’ restarts: What’s Tunisia’s history with death penalty?

Death penalty has effectively been suspended in Tunisia since 1991, but prominent opposition figures may be sentenced.

Al Jazeera

Human Rights Watch slams Tunisia’s 'repressive' use of arbitrary detention

The non-governmental organisation Human Rights Watch (HRW) has just released a new report on Tunisia, denouncing the government's use of arbitrary detention as “a cornerstone of its repressive policy” and claiming it is designed to strip individuals of their civil and political rights.

Radio France Internationale

Tunisia mass trial highlights opposition crackdown, weakening of judiciary

Trial of more than 40 people charged with plotting against the state, including prominent politicians, resumes Friday.

Al Jazeera

Why more people are eating snails as a protein-rich alternative to red meat

Snails are a protein-packed, and cheap, alternative to red meat

The Independent UK

Jailed Tunisian opposition figure Jaouhar Ben Mbarek goes on hunger strike

Ben Mbarek, along with about 40 other critics of the president, is being tried on state conspiracy charges.

Al Jazeera

Tunisian Startup Turns Olive Waste Into Clean Energy

In a northern Tunisian olive grove, Yassine Khelifi's small workshop hums as a large machine turns olive waste into a valuable energy source in a country heavily reliant on imported fuel.

International Business Times

'Got Cash?' Tunisians Grapple With New Restrictions On Cheques

Olfa Meriah stands, frustrated, before a smartphone shop near the capital Tunis.

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‘A mockery’: Mass trial begins in Tunisia of political opponents

Human rights groups denounce trials as further evidence of a crackdown on opposition by President Kais Saied.

Radio France Internationale

Tunisia opposition figures go on trial on state security charges

The trial of several prominent Tunisian opposition figures accused of national security offences opened on Tuesday, with rights groups denouncing the case as politically motivated.

International Business Times

'I Carry My Cross': Sub-Saharan Migrants Despair In Tunisia

Jonas spent more than a year trying to reach Tunisia after escaping ethnic violence in his native Nigeria, but rising anti-migrant sentiment and a government crackdown in the North African country have left him without help.

The Guardian - UK

Flight-free to Tunisia: London to Tunis in two days by rail and ferry

This epic but comfortable and surprisingly quick journey sets you up perfectly to explore Tunisia’s ancient sites, cuisine and medinas

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Tunisia Sets Sights On Becoming World's Top Seawater Therapy Spot

With a Mediterranean coastline, natural thermal springs, clement weather and affordability, Tunisia has become the world's second-largest destination for seawater-based treatments known as thalassotherapy.

The Guardian - UK

Europe overhauls funding to Tunisia after Guardian exposes migrant abuse

Allegations of rape, beatings and collusion by EU-funded security forces prompt shift in migration arrangements

Radio France Internationale

Mobile cinema brings big screen magic to Tunisia's remote communities

Like many of his fellow Tunisians, 23-year-old Amine Elhani has never been to the cinema, but now, thanks to a mobile theatre touring the country, he can finally enjoy the big screen.

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French Student Detained In Tunisia Returns To Paris

French student Victor Dupont's detention in Tunisia raises concerns about foreigner safety under President Saied. Diplomatic efforts secure his return to P...

Radio France Internationale

University demands release of French student arrested in Tunisia

French PhD student Victor Dupont has been detained in Tunisia on breach of state security charges for at least 12 days, it was announced this week. His university has denounced the arrest as an attack on fundamental liberties.

The Guardian - UK

EU refuses to publish findings of Tunisia human rights inquiry

Inquiry preceded controversial migration deal linked to claims of abuse in increasingly authoritarian country

The Conversation

Tunisia’s young democracy flounders as its president wins a second term

There was tension hanging in the air as I walked through Tunisia’s capital city, Tunis, in July, just months before the country’s latest presidential election. The conversations I had in cafes and markets confirmed people’s uncertainty and apprehension about the state of their country.

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