Femen Activist Amina Arrested Near Historic Mosque in Kairouan
The controversial Tunisian activist known as Amina, who posted topless pictures of herself online as part of the Femen activist [...]
Human Rights
Lawyers Call for Release of Ailing Ben Ali Minister
Civil society activists are calling on the government to either release or accelerate the trial of a former official from [...]
Constitution Fails to Protect Minority Rights, Activists Say
International and domestic monitoring organizations have criticized the most recent draft of the Tunisian constitution for failing to adequately protect [...]
Protestors Defend Women’s Right to Veil
Following the recent judgment against two fully veiled female students who accused a university dean of assault, veiled women, bearded [...]
“Don’t Hit Me” Campaign Fights Police Violence
The Tunisian association “Reform” has launched a campaign to promote reforming the security apparatus following the fall of the regime [...]
Lawyers Call for Release of Ailing Ben Ali Minister
Civil society activists are calling on the government to either release or accelerate the trial of a former official from [...]
Constitution Fails to Protect Minority Rights, Activists Say
International and domestic monitoring organizations have criticized the most recent draft of the Tunisian constitution for failing to adequately protect [...]
Protestors Defend Women’s Right to Veil
Following the recent judgment against two fully veiled female students who accused a university dean of assault, veiled women, bearded [...]
“Don’t Hit Me” Campaign Fights Police Violence
The Tunisian association “Reform” has launched a campaign to promote reforming the security apparatus following the fall of the regime [...]
Politics
Ettahrir Party Condemns “War-Like” Response to Ansar al-Sharia Gathering
After clashes yesterday between supporters of the Salafist group Ansar al-Sharia and Tunisian security forces in the Ettadhamen suburb of [...]
Former Political Prisoners Demand Compensation from Government
The Office of the Tunisian Presidency announced Thursday new measures concerning former political prisoners benefiting from a general amnesty policy, [...]
Long-Awaited Consensus Reached on Key Political Issues
During a national dialogue conference yesterday hosted by the UGTT labor union, a diverse group of political parties reached consensus over [...]
Regions
Clashes Over Ansar al-Sharia Meeting Leave One Dead
Clashes between supporters of a Salafist group and the police Sunday in the Ettadhamen suburb in Tunis resulted in the [...]
Alleged Religious Extremists Arrested in Plots Against National Security
Security officers arrested Sunday a number of suspected militants from different areas in Tunisia for plotting to carry out criminal [...]
Four More Arrests in Operations Against Chambi Militants
Four more people with alleged connections to a group of militants taking refuge on Chambi Mountain were arrested yesterday by [...]
Algeria Sends Troops to Border in Fight Against Militants
In the ongoing fight against armed groups hiding on Chambi Mountain, Algeria has deployed 6,000 troops to prevent militants from [...]
Police Use Tear Gas to Disperse Salafist Preachers
In a move that has aroused the anger of Salafist groups, police used tear gas last weekend to break up [...]
Clashes Over Ansar al-Sharia Meeting Leave One Dead
Clashes between supporters of a Salafist group and the police Sunday in the Ettadhamen suburb in Tunis resulted in the [...]
Alleged Religious Extremists Arrested in Plots Against National Security
Security officers arrested Sunday a number of suspected militants from different areas in Tunisia for plotting to carry out criminal [...]
Four More Arrests in Operations Against Chambi Militants
Four more people with alleged connections to a group of militants taking refuge on Chambi Mountain were arrested yesterday by [...]
Algeria Sends Troops to Border in Fight Against Militants
In the ongoing fight against armed groups hiding on Chambi Mountain, Algeria has deployed 6,000 troops to prevent militants from [...]
Police Use Tear Gas to Disperse Salafist Preachers
In a move that has aroused the anger of Salafist groups, police used tear gas last weekend to break up [...]
Courts &Law
New Judicial Body to Review ‘Sheratongate’ Accusations
The file of former Foreign Affairs Minister Rafik Abbdessalem, who was accused in December of corruption, is being sent to [...]
Fight Against Militants Ignites Debate Over Anti-Terrorism Law
Facing the threat of allegedly Al Qaeda-linked militants near the country’s western border, the Tunisian government has called for enforcement [...]
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 [...]
New Judicial Body to Review ‘Sheratongate’ Accusations
The file of former Foreign Affairs Minister Rafik Abbdessalem, who was accused in December of corruption, is being sent to [...]
Fight Against Militants Ignites Debate Over Anti-Terrorism Law
Facing the threat of allegedly Al Qaeda-linked militants near the country’s western border, the Tunisian government has called for enforcement [...]
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 [...]
Environment
Environmental Activists in Gabes Launch Anti-Pollution Campaign
The recent death of a four-year-old girl has become a rallying point in Gabes for local activists and civil society [...]
Red Palm Weevil Attacks Carthage: “Carthago Palmarum Delenda Est”
The Red Palm Weevil (Rhynchophorus Ferrugineus) is decimating the majestic, 80-year-old palm trees lining the most beautiful boulevard in the [...]
Health & Science
Swine Flu Deaths of Pregnant Hospital Workers Spark Outrage
The deaths of two pregnant women working in Gabes Regional Hospital from the “swine flu” virus have prompted controversial reactions [...]
Tunisia Raises Awareness of Cancer Risks
Following World Cancer Day on Monday, staff at Tunisia Live talked with local health care experts about the most widespread [...]
Swine Flu Claims First Tunisian Victim in 2013
A small child died from swine flu in Tunis last week, the first recorded death from the virus in 2013, [...]
Swine Flu Deaths of Pregnant Hospital Workers Spark Outrage
The deaths of two pregnant women working in Gabes Regional Hospital from the “swine flu” virus have prompted controversial reactions [...]
Tunisia Raises Awareness of Cancer Risks
Following World Cancer Day on Monday, staff at Tunisia Live talked with local health care experts about the most widespread [...]
Swine Flu Claims First Tunisian Victim in 2013
A small child died from swine flu in Tunis last week, the first recorded death from the virus in 2013, [...]
Media
On International Press Freedom Day, Progress for Local Media
After months of delay, the Tunisian presidency is to designate members of a new regulatory body for audiovisual media today [...]
Internet Regulatory Framework Debated by Tunisian Lawyers
The National Union of Tunisian Lawyers discussed the creation of a legal framework to address cyber-crimes such as defamation and [...]
Political Party Leader Buys Frequency of Tunisia’s Most-Watched TV Station (UPDATED)
Slim Riahi, a wealthy Tunisian businessman and leader of the Free Patriotic Union (UPL) political party, announced Monday on [...]
On International Press Freedom Day, Progress for Local Media
After months of delay, the Tunisian presidency is to designate members of a new regulatory body for audiovisual media today [...]
Internet Regulatory Framework Debated by Tunisian Lawyers
The National Union of Tunisian Lawyers discussed the creation of a legal framework to address cyber-crimes such as defamation and [...]
Political Party Leader Buys Frequency of Tunisia’s Most-Watched TV Station (UPDATED)
Slim Riahi, a wealthy Tunisian businessman and leader of the Free Patriotic Union (UPL) political party, announced Monday on [...]
Sports
Tunisia Fights for Survival in Africa Cup of Nations Match
When the national teams of Togo and Tunisia step onto the pitch today at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, the survival [...]
Tunisia Awaits Côte d’Ivoire in Africa Cup of Nations Match
Tunisia and Côte d’Ivoire’s national football teams will face each other tomorrow evening in the second round of Group D’s [...]
Tunisian Ons Jabeur is African Single Ladies Tennis Champion
On Friday, November 9, 2012, Tunisian tenniswoman Ons Jabeur won the 12th African continent title in the category ladies’ singles, [...]
Tunisia Fights for Survival in Africa Cup of Nations Match
When the national teams of Togo and Tunisia step onto the pitch today at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, the survival [...]
Tunisia Awaits Côte d’Ivoire in Africa Cup of Nations Match
Tunisia and Côte d’Ivoire’s national football teams will face each other tomorrow evening in the second round of Group D’s [...]
Tunisian Ons Jabeur is African Single Ladies Tennis Champion
On Friday, November 9, 2012, Tunisian tenniswoman Ons Jabeur won the 12th African continent title in the category ladies’ singles, [...]
Education
Absence of Policy on Niqab in Tunisian Schools Sparks Tension
A Tunisian high school principle alleges that he was assaulted Wednesday because of his decision to ban a student wearing [...]
Speakers Announced for Harvard Arab Alumni Association Conference
The Harvard Arab Alumni Association will host its eighth annual Arab World Conference this Thursday at La Résidence Hotel in [...]
Tunisian Universities Become Literal and Ideological Battlegrounds
Several high-profile violent incidents last week at Tunisian universities have highlighted concerns about security in the country’s institutions of higher [...]
Absence of Policy on Niqab in Tunisian Schools Sparks Tension
A Tunisian high school principle alleges that he was assaulted Wednesday because of his decision to ban a student wearing [...]
Speakers Announced for Harvard Arab Alumni Association Conference
The Harvard Arab Alumni Association will host its eighth annual Arab World Conference this Thursday at La Résidence Hotel in [...]
Tunisian Universities Become Literal and Ideological Battlegrounds
Several high-profile violent incidents last week at Tunisian universities have highlighted concerns about security in the country’s institutions of higher [...]