Tunisian Internet Agency CEO: Lack of Legal Reforms Imperils Internet Freedom in Tunisia
The director of the Tunisian Internet Agency today discussed the current state of Internet surveillance in Tunisia during a panel [...]
Human Rights
Activists Discuss Surveillance and Censorship in the Arab World
Activists from across the Middle East and North Africa met today to discuss the different changes and challenges Internet users [...]
Human Rights and Cyber Security Under Debate in Tunisia
Experts from around the world met in Tunis today to address the difficult relationship between online security and the preservation [...]
Hackers and Bloggers Converge in Tunis to Discuss Internet Freedom
Bloggers and hackers met in Tunis this weekend to share their experiences and ideas for promoting greater Internet freedom. The [...]
Supermarket Chain Criticized for Allegedly Racist Photo
The Tunisian Association for Support of Minorities will sue the Carrefour supermarket chain for an allegedly racist photo that was [...]
Activists Discuss Surveillance and Censorship in the Arab World
Activists from across the Middle East and North Africa met today to discuss the different changes and challenges Internet users [...]
Human Rights and Cyber Security Under Debate in Tunisia
Experts from around the world met in Tunis today to address the difficult relationship between online security and the preservation [...]
Hackers and Bloggers Converge in Tunis to Discuss Internet Freedom
Bloggers and hackers met in Tunis this weekend to share their experiences and ideas for promoting greater Internet freedom. The [...]
Supermarket Chain Criticized for Allegedly Racist Photo
The Tunisian Association for Support of Minorities will sue the Carrefour supermarket chain for an allegedly racist photo that was [...]
Politics
Ennahdha Leads Exit of Six Parties from National Conference on Violence and Terrorism
Six political parties, including the ruling Ennahdha party, have withdrawn today from the opening session of the National Conference to [...]
Pressure Builds Around Bill Excluding Pre-Revolution Politicians from Government
A controversial law that would exclude members of the pre-revolutionary government from serving in official positions has drawn intense support [...]
Petition Denouncing Constitution Signed by 60 NCA Members
Nearly one-third of the members of Tunisia’s National Constituent Assembly (NCA) have signed a petition denouncing the fourth draft of the country’s [...]
Regions
Employment Protests Follow Self-Immolation in Gafsa
After a Tunisian man’s self-immolation attempt yesterday outside of the headquarters of Radio Gafsa, confrontations continued today between police and [...]
Mine Explodes Near Military Facility in Kasserine
A mine exploded this morning near Mount Chaambi in Kasserine governorate near a closed military area, injuring one local shepherd. [...]
Tunisia Continues Anti-Militant Operations Near Algerian Border
The Tunisian military continued operations near Mount Chaambi, located near the Tunisian-Algerian border, after the death of two security officers [...]
Government Says Chaambi Attacks Planted by Actors Outside the Mountain
Militants who have been fighting with the government for months on Mount Chaambi in western Tunisia have finally left the [...]
Police Raid Home of Fugitive Ansar al-Sharia Founder
Tunisian police raided the house of Saifallah Ben Hassine, also known as Abu Iyadh, a high-profile leader of various conservative [...]
Employment Protests Follow Self-Immolation in Gafsa
After a Tunisian man’s self-immolation attempt yesterday outside of the headquarters of Radio Gafsa, confrontations continued today between police and [...]
Mine Explodes Near Military Facility in Kasserine
A mine exploded this morning near Mount Chaambi in Kasserine governorate near a closed military area, injuring one local shepherd. [...]
Tunisia Continues Anti-Militant Operations Near Algerian Border
The Tunisian military continued operations near Mount Chaambi, located near the Tunisian-Algerian border, after the death of two security officers [...]
Government Says Chaambi Attacks Planted by Actors Outside the Mountain
Militants who have been fighting with the government for months on Mount Chaambi in western Tunisia have finally left the [...]
Police Raid Home of Fugitive Ansar al-Sharia Founder
Tunisian police raided the house of Saifallah Ben Hassine, also known as Abu Iyadh, a high-profile leader of various conservative [...]
Courts &Law
Appeal of Femen Activists’ Jail Sentences to be Heard Friday
The three European activists sentenced to four months imprisonment in Tunisia after staging a public topless protest on May 29 [...]
Human Rights Watch Condemns Rapper’s 2-Year Prison Sentence
Bloggers and friends of the rapper Ala Yaakoubi, better known as Weld el 15, gathered this morning in front of [...]
Rapper’s Prison Sentence and Police Violence Against Journalists Widely Criticized
The two-year prison sentence confirmed yesterday for rapper Ala Yaakoubi, better known as Weld El 15, triggered strong reactions from politicians, [...]
Appeal of Femen Activists’ Jail Sentences to be Heard Friday
The three European activists sentenced to four months imprisonment in Tunisia after staging a public topless protest on May 29 [...]
Human Rights Watch Condemns Rapper’s 2-Year Prison Sentence
Bloggers and friends of the rapper Ala Yaakoubi, better known as Weld el 15, gathered this morning in front of [...]
Rapper’s Prison Sentence and Police Violence Against Journalists Widely Criticized
The two-year prison sentence confirmed yesterday for rapper Ala Yaakoubi, better known as Weld El 15, triggered strong reactions from politicians, [...]
Environment
Gabes Activists Condemn Chemical Company’s Impact on Environment
A major Tunisian chemical company is being criticized for polluting the industrial city of Gabes, despite a number of environmental [...]
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 [...]
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
Assembly Members Propose Commission to Monitor Journalists
During a meeting of the office of the National Constituent Assembly (NCA) yesterday, the idea of creating a commission tasked [...]
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 [...]
Assembly Members Propose Commission to Monitor Journalists
During a meeting of the office of the National Constituent Assembly (NCA) yesterday, the idea of creating a commission tasked [...]
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 [...]
Sports
Marathon Swimmers from Around the World to Race in Djerba
The island of Djerba, known for its diverse cultural heritage, will host an event on Sunday called “Djerba, the Land [...]
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 [...]
Marathon Swimmers from Around the World to Race in Djerba
The island of Djerba, known for its diverse cultural heritage, will host an event on Sunday called “Djerba, the Land [...]
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 [...]
Education
Week-Long National Exam Deciding Students’ Futures Begins Today
Today, students across Tunisia begin a week-long exam for which they have spent years preparing. Sitting for the baccalaureate, or [...]
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 [...]
Week-Long National Exam Deciding Students’ Futures Begins Today
Today, students across Tunisia begin a week-long exam for which they have spent years preparing. Sitting for the baccalaureate, or [...]
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 [...]