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A Timeline of Tunisia’s Economic Policies Since Independence

Salma Bouzid | 21 March 2013 | 2 Comments

In light of the 57th anniversary of Tunisian independence, and given the current challenges facing Tunisia’s economy, Tunisia Live traced the history of economic policies in the country since the end of the French protectorate. As can be seen, Tunisia’s economy has experienced different ideological influences and ups and downs over the past 57 years. [...]

Day to Fight Racial Discrimination Observed in Tunisia

Racha Haffar | 21 March 2013 | 4 Comments

In Tunisia’s first celebration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, an event was held today in downtown Tunis to raise awareness about discrimination against racial minorities in the country. The event, “Tunisia with all its Colors,” was organized by the Association for Equality and Development (ADAM). Taoufik Cheiri, the president of [...]

Debate Remains Over Leagues for the Protection of the Revolution

Tristan Dreisbach | 21 March 2013 | 1 Comment

The Leagues for the Protection of the Revolution remain a controversial presence in Tunisian society, accused by opposition parties, unions, and journalists of conducting violent acts and threatening critics of the government to advance the needs of the ruling Ennahdha party. Even President Moncef Marzouki suggested yesterday that any “secret militias” within the Leagues should be dissolved, according [...]

Human Rights Watch Condemns Defamation Laws in Tunisia

Racha Haffar | 21 March 2013 | 0 Comments

Human Rights Watch has called on Tunisia to reform defamation laws that are limiting freedom of expression. Emna Guellali, director of Human Rights Watch (HRW)-Tunisia, said that defamation laws have been used for decades to silence Tunisians and “this has to come to an end soon.” She said Tunisia must conform to international norms as [...]

Bust of Tunisia’s First President Unveiled in Paris

Amira Masrour | 21 March 2013 | 2 Comments

In order to celebrate Tunisian Independence Day, a bust of Tunisia’s first president, Habib Bourguiba, was unveiled yesterday in the 7th arrondissement of Paris near the Quai d’Orsay. Building the bust was a French initiative, according to the Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Inscribed on the base of the bust is a description of Bourguiba [...]

Tunisia’s National Memory of Sufism: From its Origins to the Present Destruction of Ancient Shrines

Op-ed Contributor | 21 March 2013 | 10 Comments

History is experienced in the present through our collective memories, and our feelings about the past are part of its truth. The legacy of Sufism is as integral to Tunisian history as it is to its contemporary reality. Yet, that legacy is in danger of being lost. As an American married to a Tunisian, it [...]

Independence Day Festivities Planned in Tunisia

Racha Haffar | 20 March 2013 | 0 Comments

Festivities today to mark the 57th anniversary of Tunisian independence will include a ceremony at the presidential palace with speeches, military drills, and security forces displaying the Tunisian flag. Yet aside from that, little official fanfare is planned for March 20. According to Kmar Bendana, a historian and expert at the Institute for the History [...]

The Arab Spring: A U-Turn in the Modernization Path or a Simple Adjustment?

Op-ed Contributor | 20 March 2013 | 11 Comments

Roughly two years on from the revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt, we begin to develop some perspective on the victories of Ennahdha and the Muslim Brotherhood in their first post-revolutionary elections. According to many international observers, the elections in both countries have been free, fair, and without major fraud for the first time since their [...]

What’s On in Tunis: March 21-27

Chris Barfield | 20 March 2013 | 0 Comments

Happy 20th of March, Tunisia! Declare your independence from dullardry by enjoying the beautiful weather outside and attending some of Tunis’ cultural events this week. With schools on vacation, Tahar Haddad Cultural Club has a week of theatrical and literary events to get children away from the TV and out from underfoot. For adults, check [...]

Slow Progress in Police Reform Since Revolution

Tristan Dreisbach | 19 March 2013 | 1 Comment

Two years after the revolution, little progress has been made in implementing police reform in Tunisia. Concerns persist regarding the police forces’ respect for human rights and the capacity of officers to provide effective security while adhering to the rule of law. The government has failed to fulfill promises it made a year ago to [...]

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