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Two More Soldiers Injured by Land Mines in Hunt for Terrorists

Two members of the armed forces were injured in a land mine explosion this morning near the Algerian border. This followed multiple injuries caused by land mine explosions last week near Chambi Mountain, where security forces are searching for a terrorist group. The two officers were immediately brought by helicopter to the regional hospital of Kasserine [...]

Amira Masrour | 06 May 2013 | 2 Comments

Dean Acquitted of Assaulting Veiled Student

The dean of a Tunisian university accused of assaulting a veiled female student was acquitted Thursday. Two female students, including Fatouma Haji, the one who accused him of assault, were convicted of damaging the dean’s property and each received postponed four-month sentences. In a press conference following the verdict’s announcement, Dean Habib Kazdaghli said he thanked [...]

Asma Smadhi | 02 May 2013 | 5 Comments

Ennahdha Approves Mixed Political System

The Shura Council of the Ennahdha ruling party approved the creation of a mixed parliamentary/presidential system for Tunisia’s future government during an emergency meeting held yesterday, Fathi Ayadi, chair of the Council, told Mosaique FM. The new system of government would balance power between the president and prime minister. It was proposed by a key parliamentary committee [...]

Amira Masrour | 29 April 2013 | 1 Comment

Tunisians React to Essebsi as Presidential Candidate

Opposition leader Beji Caid Essebsi’s announcement Sunday that he will run for president has sparked mixed reactions from politicians and regular Tunisians alike. The statement from the head of the Nidaa Tounes party was broadcast on Nessma TV. According to the third and final draft of Tunisia’s new constitution, potential candidates for president must be [...]

Farah Samti | 29 April 2013 | 6 Comments

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“Ennahda Played It Well” – Defeated Parties Learn From Ennahda’s Success

Wiem Melki | 28 October 2011 | 4 Comments

The surprisingly large victory of moderate Islamic party Ennahdha prompted shock and despair from many Tunisians among the center-left and secular parties, but with a few days to reflect, parties are looking at Ennahda for campaign tips. Various election observers claim that misconduct on the part of Ennahda helped boost their gains, but overall, [...]

Aridha Candidates Invalidated: The Troubling Coda to a Successful Election

Op-ed Contributor | 28 October 2011 | 0 Comments

The Tunisian electoral commission abruptly invalidated nine candidates who won seats in the Constituent Assembly on Thursday night, prompting violent protests in the impoverished town that sparked the Tunisian revolution last December. The success of Aridha Chaabia (Popular Petition) party was a complete surprise to journalists and analysts. No major news source had predicted they [...]

Bar Collapse and Suicide Attempt in Sfax

Houssem Sta Ali | 28 October 2011 | 13 Comments

Yesterday evening, October 28th, the roof of a bar collapsed in Sfax, resulting in the injuries of five individuals. According to Al Chourouk‘s examination of the scene of the incident, the accident caused minor damage and no human losses were reported. The bar is located in the ground floor of an obsolete building, in the [...]

Sidi Bouzid Burning: A Tale of Two Conflagrations

Emily Parker | 28 October 2011 | 44 Comments

In December of 2010, Mohamed Bouazizi brought the world’s attention to Sidi Bouzid — a governorate located in southern Tunisia — when he set himself aflame, protesting the marginalization of his region by the current government, as well as the unsupportable living conditions there. Ten months and one revolution later, the city itself is on [...]

Animosity Between Ennahda and Aridha Chaabia

Hend Hassassi | 28 October 2011 | 0 Comments

The success of El Aridha El Chaabia (popular petition) in the elections came as a surprise, but considering the ideological resemblance between Aridha and moderate Islamic party Ennahda, most political analysts guessed the two would become allies. However, the statements made by Ennahda leaders expressed firmly their refusal to negotiate with El Hachimi El Hamidi ‘s [...]

Souad Abderrahim: President of the Constituent Assembly?

Sana Ajmi | 28 October 2011 | 0 Comments

Rumors have circulated about Ennahda nominating Souad Abderrahim as the President of the Constituent Assembly. However, when Tunisia Live asked Abderrahim to comment on the subject, she replied, “These are rumors that the media has spread, and this is not true. There have been no official talks about it.” Abderrahim also declared that Ennahda has [...]

25 Hostages in Tazarka’s ENI Oil Refinery

Houssem Sta Ali | 28 October 2011 | 14 Comments

A persitent sit-in has been ongoing since last Friday, October 21st in front of the oil refinery center in Tazarka, Nabeul. The crowd paralyzed the activities of the firm, which belongs to Italian company ENI in cooperation with ETAP (Entreprise Tunisienne d’Activités Pétrolières). There is no apparent solution in sight. On last Wednesday, October 26th, [...]

Sidi Bouzid Erupts in Protest After Invalidation of Electoral Winner

Emily Parker | 28 October 2011 | 4 Comments

This morning in Sidi Bouzid, protests continued that began last night after ISIE’s decision to cancel the list of Hachimi Al Hamidi’s Al Aridha party and after the announcement of Ennahda’s decision to nominate Hamadi Jebali as the party’s candidate for Prime Minister. Approximately 4,000 inhabitants from Sidi Bouzid and the neighboring Sidi Ali Ben [...]

Websites of Al Aridha and Al Mostakella TV Hacked

Houda Mzioudet | 28 October 2011 | 1 Comment

The official website of the television channel Al Mostakella, belonging to El Hachimi Al Hamidi, leader’ of Al Aridha Chaabia (Popular Petition) lists has been hacked. Tunisian hacker Masterx addressed a direct and precise message to El Hachimi Al Hamidi: “Get away… we do not want a hypocritical and crazy president like you.” The personal [...]

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