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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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Environmental Activists in Gabes Launch Anti-Pollution Campaign

Amira Masrour | 15 May 2013 | 2 Comments

The recent death of a four-year-old girl has become a rallying point in Gabes for local activists and civil society organizations fighting to curb poor sanitation and pollution in the region. Arwa Cherif died in the southeastern governorate this weekend after contracting Hepatitis A, an infectious disease of the liver. Her family and local activists [...]

Red Palm Weevil Attacks Carthage: “Carthago Palmarum Delenda Est”

Zied Mhirsi | 18 March 2013 | 2 Comments

The Red Palm Weevil (Rhynchophorus Ferrugineus) is decimating the majestic, 80-year-old palm trees lining the most beautiful boulevard in the ancient city of Carthage. First detected in 2011, the invasive insect has infected the majority of the 300 palm trees located on “Avenue de la République” and its surrounding areas. The insect is “the most [...]

Fishing Dispute Leaves Tunisian Island Without Access to Mainland

Amira Masrour | 11 January 2013 | 1 Comment

The harbor of Sidi Youssef in Kerkennah island just off the eastern coast of mainland Tunisia was re-opened yesterday night after three consecutive days in which maritime transport between the island and the coastal city of Sfax was blocked. Sea traffic to and from Sidi Youssef was stopped on Tuesday, January 8, when fishermen from [...]

Death of Flood Victims Raises Concern Over Obsolete Rainwater Drainage

Houda Mzioudet | 15 November 2012 | 5 Comments

Four people died and another four were injured as a result of severe flooding on Tuesday night. The areas affected were greater Tunis as well as the governorates of Zaghouan, Siliana, and Bizerte. Of the victims, three were electrocuted, and a young woman died as she was carried away by the floods. The Tunisian fire fighters service announced the [...]

Tunisians Protest against Shale Gas Extraction

Houda Mzioudet | 07 November 2012 | 1 Comment

About 50 Tunisians gathered today in front of the Tunisian Ministry of Industry and Energy to protest the proposal to drill for shale gas in Tunisia with international energy firm Shell. Members from civil society organizations and some political parties say the project would pollute the environment and jeopardize the health of Tunisians. Shale gas [...]

Pests Found in Djerbian Water Supply

Kevin Ivey | 10 September 2012 | 0 Comments

Residents in the Southern areas of Midoun, and Sdouiksh were aghast on this weekend when they discovered unwelcome guests in their water. According to Abdel Monim a technical assistant at the National Water Supply and Distribution Company (SONEDE), residents discovered worms and tadpoles in buckets that were being filled from the city’s water supply. Although [...]

Monoprix Promotes Eco-Conscious Behavior Among Tunisians

Anoir Ennouri | 03 June 2012 | 0 Comments

The Tunisian Monoprix supermarket chain has recently undertaken a largely unprecedented action to encourage its clientele to enhance their eco-conscious behavior. In collaboration with the AIESEC (Association Internationale des Étudiants en Sciences Économiques et Commerciales) Carthage community and the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ), on June 1 Monoprix launched a two month campaign focusing [...]

Tunisians Don Gloves to Change Minds in Annual Clean-up Day

Adam Le Nevez | 25 March 2012 | 5 Comments

Hundreds of people took to the streets and beaches this Sunday March 25th, to participate in a grass-roots environmental initiative called Let’s Do It Tunisie! Teams of volunteers from Bizerte to Tatouine joined municipal council workers to remove rubbish, plant trees and regenerate public spaces. In Greater Tunis, initiatives were organized in a number of [...]

Let’s Do It Tunisia! Cleans Up Local Communities

Adam Le Nevez | 17 March 2012 | 3 Comments

Next Sunday, March 25th, thousands of Tunisians are expected to take to the streets, parks, beaches and fields throughout the country to clean up rubbish for Let’s Do It Tunisia! The event brings together a number of environmental associations in Tunisia, including Tunisie Propre (Clean Tunisia), as well as Club Environment and Sfax Elmezyena (Sfax [...]

Ecological Disaster in Djerba

Houda Mzioudet | 08 February 2012 | 1 Comment

The southern Tunisian island of Djerba, popularized in Greek mythology by Ulysses’ sea voyage to the island – as told in the Odyssey of Homer – has since been nicknamed the “Island of Lotus Eaters.” Nevertheless, behind the picturesque image of the island, its marine ecosystem is becoming more and more fragile. Damages to the [...]

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