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Marzouki, Ghannouchi Accept International Relations Award in London

Noah Rayman | 26 November 2012 | 0 Comments

Co-Written by Paul Rosenfeld President Moncef Marzouki called today for an “everlasting East-West Spring” in the wake of the popular uprisings across much of the Arab world. Marzouki was speaking in London at the Chatham House, where he and Ennahdha leader Rached Ghannouchi were presented with the London-based think tank’s annual award for their role [...]

Al-Joumhouri Party Announces Merger as Winning Strategy for 2013 Elections

Bernard Yaros | 14 October 2012 | 1 Comment

During yesterday’s public meeting convened by Al-Joumhouri party, an initiative to merge the ranks of Nidaa Tounes, Al Massar, the Popular Movement, and other parties was announced in anticipation of the forthcoming 2013 elections. “We had a majority, but we didn’t win,” said Samir Bettaieb, spokesperson for Al Massar party, referring to the scattered nature [...]

This Week in the Constituent Assembly

Myriam Ben Ghazi | 14 October 2012 | 1 Comment

The coordination committee, which compiles and reviews the drafts of all individual constitutional articles, has gone through almost all of the constitutional committees’ reports. Salma Bakkar, a Constituent Assembly (CA) member from the Democratic bloc, said that it will not be long until the first draft is ready to be discussed in the CA’s plenary session. “The first [...]

President of the Tunisian Jewish Community to Take Salafist Preacher to Court

Kouichi Shirayanagi | 27 March 2012 | 18 Comments

The President of the Tunisian Jewish Community Roger Bismuth has expressed deep concern over the security of Tunisia’s Jewish Community, and has called on the government to take immediate action against those who incite hatred against others. During Sunday’s Salafist demonstration on Avenue Habib Bourguiba, one Salafist preacher shouted “young people rise up, let’s wage [...]

Ennahdha Leader, Rached Ghannouchi: Religion Should not be Imposed by The State

Sana Ajmi | 03 March 2012 | 17 Comments

Rached Ghannouchi, founder of the Islamist Ennahda party, stated in a debate held yesterday that religion is a personal conviction, not to be imposed by the state. ”Freedom is the foundation of Islam,” he declared. Ghannouchi spoke yesterday at a discussion, hosted by the Center for the Study of Islam and Democracy (CSID), on the [...]

Tunisia: The Difficulties of the Coalition

Op-ed Contributor | 03 March 2012 | 0 Comments

By Hamadi Redissi On October 23rd, Tunisians elected a National Constituent Assembly charged with drafting a constitution and forming an interim government. Two months later, the country is being led by a Islamist-secular coalition. The idea is good. Unfortunately, the option has quickly polarized political life. It has not impressed foreign donors, nor has it [...]

Tunisians Take to the Streets in Support of Syrian People

Charles Baeder | 10 February 2012 | 0 Comments

Approximately 1500 Tunisian and Syrian men and women crammed onto the landing in front of the iconic municipal theater in the heart of downtown Tunis today to denounce the Assad regime’s bloody crackdown on Syria’s pro-democratic protest movement. “This demonstration is a demonstration of morality, culture, humanity, and dignity. It is an expression of the power of [...]

Ennahda Calls For Demonstration in Support of Syrian People

Hend Hassassi | 09 February 2012 | 3 Comments

Ennahda, Tunisia’s dominant Islamist party, released a statement on February 7, calling for a demonstration in support of the Syrian people on Friday, February 10. The statement denounced Bashar Al Assad’s oppressive crackdown, which has escalated considerably in recent months. The statement, signed by the moderate Islamist party’s leader and founder Rached Ghannouchi, asserted that, “The Syrian, blood-driven regime [...]

Composition of Official Tunisian Delegation to World Economic Forum Causes Controversy

Hend Hassassi | 31 January 2012 | 3 Comments

The composition of Tunisia’s official delegation to the 42nd annual World Economic Forum - held in Davos, Switzerland – has been the center of a recent controversy in Tunisia. Tunisian Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali, has been accused by opposition members of choosing representatives to attend the WEF on the basis of party affiliation. Ridha Saidi - Deputy Minister [...]

Press Headlines – January 10, 2012

Charles Baeder | 10 January 2012 | 0 Comments

La Presse (The Press), Daily Governmental Aggression of Magistrates in Jendouba is Intolerable Human Rights of Arab World: Continuing Violations of Human Rights Commission of Investigation of Corruption: When Will it Resume Its Activities? Despite Rumors: Hamadi Jebali’s Health is Excellent QTel Reinforces Investment in Telecommunication in Tunisia Simplifying Fiscal and Administrative Procedures to Encourage [...]

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