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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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Updated: Tunisian Airports to be Closed from March 18 to 20

Amira Masrour | 12 March 2013 | 2 Comments

A round of negotiations will take place Friday between unionists and airport authorities to find a solution to the planned strike that threatens to paralyze airports across the country between March 18 and 20. Unionists will cancel the strike only if the Office of Civil Aviation and Airports (OACA) accepts to increase employee pay by 30% [...]

Unionized Oil Transporters Strike for Better Working Conditions

Amira Masrour | 30 January 2013 | 0 Comments

Wednesday marked the end of a two-day strike by Tunisian oil transporters, who claim they are not being justly compensated given the dangerous nature of their work. Truck drivers refused to transport gas from fuel companies to petrol stations in Bizerte, Ben Arous, Sfax, Gabes, and Medenine, according to a statement from the General Federation [...]

Subcontractors at Tunisie Telecom Demand Full Employment Status

Roua Seghaier | 09 January 2013 | 1 Comment

Despite the government’s continuous efforts to regulate the situation of subcontractors in the public sector, some state-owned companies have not followed suit. The janitorial and security staff at Tunisie Telecom, a state-owned telecommunication operator, is demanding full employment status and making their voices heard. Protesters gathered yesterday in front of the Ministry of Information and [...]

Tunisian Phosphate Production Declines in 2012

Roua Seghaier | 08 January 2013 | 0 Comments

State-owned Phosphate Company of Gafsa (CPG) has witnessed its commercial production decrease by 60% in 2012, reported state news agency TAP. The decrease was caused by disruptions in the production units, distribution, and transport of phosphate due to repeated strikes by employees. During three weeks in November, subcontracted mine workers and truck drivers demanded permanent [...]

Public Sector Hiring in Tunisian Interior Met With Skepticism

Roua Seghaier | 08 January 2013 | 0 Comments

Tunisian Minister of Health Abdellatif Mekki called for the revamping of a government program that aims to recruit victims of the revolution and the relatives of martyrs in the public sector, reported state news agency TAP on Friday, January 4. The formation of the National Recruitment Committee, which is charged with the hiring of those touched [...]

Primary School Teachers Strike in Response to Wage Deduction

Khaoula Ammar | 31 July 2012 | 0 Comments

Today, the Union of Primary Education, an institution representing primary school teachers and school administrators throughout Tunisia, is organizing a one-day strike. The strike is being conducted in protest of the Ministry of Education’s decision to deduct from the wages of teachers who did not work during a separate three-day strike in May. On May [...]

Tunisair Receives New Airbus Aircraft

Mohamed Guesmi | 17 July 2012 | 0 Comments

Yesterday, Tunisair received a new plane from Airbus. This aircraft is the third of ten models that were promised to Tunisair by Airbus in 2008. Tunisair’s receipt of the aircraft was marked by a ceremony in Toulouse, France, which was attended by the Tunisian Minister of Transport, Abdelkarim Harouni, and the new Airbus CEO, Fabrice [...]

Workers at Meublatex Block Road to Sousse Manufactory

Anoir Ennouri | 22 June 2012 | 0 Comments

Last night, the road between the coastal city of Sousse and the industrial area of Akouda was blocked by employees of the Tunisian furniture company Meublatex, according to today’s TAP reports. The blockade was quickly ended by security forces, but it nevertheless represents the latest in a series of conflicts between Meublatex and its workers. The [...]

Tunisair Workers of CGTT Union Go On Strike

Mohamed Guesmi | 22 May 2012 | 0 Comments

Tunisair aircraft technicians, flight attendants, and pilots affiliated with independent unions under the umbrella of the Tunisian General Confederation of Labor (CGTT) are organizing a 2-day strike starting today, May 22. The strike was announced in a public letter on May 7 and aims to protest the lack of union rights and demand that the [...]

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