Draft Law Would Preserve Memory of Past Crimes
Two National Constituent Assembly (NCA) committees continued yesterday their discussion of a draft law on transitional justice that would address [...]
Human Rights
Government Calls for New Anti-Terrorism Law and Rejects Torture
Samir Dilou, the Tunisian Minister of Human Rights and Transitional Justice, today called for the adoption of a new anti-terrorism [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Government Calls for New Anti-Terrorism Law and Rejects Torture
Samir Dilou, the Tunisian Minister of Human Rights and Transitional Justice, today called for the adoption of a new anti-terrorism [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Politics
Anonymous Letter Claims New Details on Belaid Assassination
The spokesman for assassinated opposition politician Chokri Belaid’s Popular Front coalition claims to have acquired an anonymous letter with further [...]
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, [...]
Regions
Tunisians’ Daily Lives Transformed by Lack of Security
Security concerns have fundamentally affected the day-to-day lives of Tunisians, from how they plan their evenings to how they will [...]
Prime Minister Pledges to Fight Violent Extremists
Prime Minister Ali Laarayedh said today that Ansar Sharia is illegal organization that should be combated through security and judicial intervention, and [...]
Mass Arrests Signal Policy Change Towards Religious Extremists
The arrest of 274 people over the last three days for alleged involvement in clashes between supporters of the conservative [...]
Government Deems Ansar al-Sharia Illegal Organization
The Interior Ministry has announced that it considers Ansar al-Sharia an illegal organization and will prohibit any of the Salafist [...]
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 [...]
Tunisians’ Daily Lives Transformed by Lack of Security
Security concerns have fundamentally affected the day-to-day lives of Tunisians, from how they plan their evenings to how they will [...]
Prime Minister Pledges to Fight Violent Extremists
Prime Minister Ali Laarayedh said today that Ansar Sharia is illegal organization that should be combated through security and judicial intervention, and [...]
Mass Arrests Signal Policy Change Towards Religious Extremists
The arrest of 274 people over the last three days for alleged involvement in clashes between supporters of the conservative [...]
Government Deems Ansar al-Sharia Illegal Organization
The Interior Ministry has announced that it considers Ansar al-Sharia an illegal organization and will prohibit any of the Salafist [...]
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 [...]
Courts &Law
Ansar al-Sharia Spokesman Released; Status of Friday Protest Uncertain
Ansar al-Sharia spokesman Seifeddine Rais was released Wednesday afternoon after being detained for four days, calling into question whether the [...]
Around 50 Suspects in Ansar al-Sharia Clashes Released
A number of the 274 people arrested for alleged involvement in last weekend’s clashes between supporters of the conservative religious group Ansar al-Sharia [...]
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 [...]
Ansar al-Sharia Spokesman Released; Status of Friday Protest Uncertain
Ansar al-Sharia spokesman Seifeddine Rais was released Wednesday afternoon after being detained for four days, calling into question whether the [...]
Around 50 Suspects in Ansar al-Sharia Clashes Released
A number of the 274 people arrested for alleged involvement in last weekend’s clashes between supporters of the conservative religious group Ansar al-Sharia [...]
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 [...]
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
Deadly Coronavirus Arrives in Tunisia
The Ministry of Health says a 66-year-old Tunisian man has died after being infected by the coronavirus following a visit [...]
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 [...]
Deadly Coronavirus Arrives in Tunisia
The Ministry of Health says a 66-year-old Tunisian man has died after being infected by the coronavirus following a visit [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]