The Latest Breaking News from Tunisia

Hundreds of people have taken to the streets of the Tunisian capital after a lawyer was allegedly tortured by police.

The recent arrests of two lawyers and two journalists in Tunisia for criticising the situation in the country come amid rising concerns over political and individual freedoms. President Kais Saied seized more powers in 2021 and later signed a decree that outlaws “spreading false news”, which journalists and opposition figures…

A Tunisian lawyers association on Sunday called for a nationwide strike after hooded police raided Tunisia’s bar association headquarters and arrested a prominent lawyer as authorities escalated a broad government crackdown that has ensnared political dissidents, non-governmental organizations and Black migrants.

Masked police are filmed storming the premises of the Bar Association’s Lawyers’ House to arrest lawyer Sonia Dahmani.

Asylum seekers from across Africa are becoming stranded, unable to return home and persecuted by authorities.

Ahmed Hafnaoui, the Olympic champion from Tunisia, will miss the Paris Olympics, paving the way for other swimmers to shine in the freestyle events.

Recent arrest of anti-discrimination activist in Tunisia sheds light on challenges faced by migrants and advocates, as authorities intensify efforts to man...

Tunisia’s sub-Saharan African refugees and migrants describe being victims of vilification and kidnapping nationwide.

Police cleared two of the Tunisian capital’s irregular Black migrant camps, busing residents to an unknown location.

Thousands of sub-Saharan migrants have huddled in Tunisian olive groves for months, living in makeshift tents and surviving on meagre rations while keeping their hopes alive of reaching Europe.

Recent tragic incidents in the English Channel, Tunisia, and Cyprus highlight challenges in managing migration flows in Europe. Learn more about the ongoin...