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Tunisia: Ghannouchi in Court over 'Incitement to Violence'

The speaker of Tunisia's dissolved parliament appeared in court on Thursday as part of a case involving money-laundering and "incitement to violence". Rached Ghannouchi, who also heads the Ennahdha party, was previously questioned on the case in July. Other Ennahdha members are also facing prosecution over suspicious transactions involving Instalingo,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 11, 2022

Tunisian protesters denounce ‘coup’, demand president steps down

Thousands protest in Tunis, accusing President Saied of a power grab and demanding accountability for economic crisis.

Al Jazeera · Oct 15, 2022

Tunisia detains former PM Ali Laarayedh after 14-hour questioning

Ali Laarayedh was interrogated for 14 hours and is expected to appear before a judge on Wednesday, his lawyers said.

Al Jazeera · Sep 20, 2022

Opponents of Tunisia’s new referendum unable to unite before vote

Referendum on President Kais Saied’s new constitution will be on Monday, opponents call it ‘completely illegitimate’.

Al Jazeera · Jul 22, 2022

Tunisian opposition party leader questioned by authorities

The leader of Tunisia’s main opposition party has been questioned by the country’s counterterrorism unit Tuesday on suspicion of money laundering and terrorist financing through an association charity

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2022

Tunisia’s Ghannouchi Investigated on Terrorism Charges

The leader of Tunisia’s main opposition party is due to be questioned by the country’s anti-terrorism unit on Tuesday on suspicion of money laundering and terrorist financing through an association charity. The accused, Rached Ghannouchi, was among a dozen top Ennahdha party officials whose bank accounts the north African country’s…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 18, 2022

Tunisia's Islamists decry asset freezes as political move

Tunisia’s influential Islamist movement Ennahdha is strong disputing accusations of money laundering and terrorism financing after the country’s central bank froze the bank accounts of a dozen top party officials

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022

Tunisian president seeks more powers in new constitution

Tunisian President Kais Saied has unveiled a new draft constitution that would bestow broad powers on the president and limit the powers of the prime minister and parliament

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2022

Tunisian ex-PM Jebali arrested on suspicion of money laundering

Jebali says the arrest is politically motivated, as President Saied continues his crackdown on opponents.

Al Jazeera · Jun 24, 2022

Tunisia Police Arrest Journalist Close to Ennahda Party

Tunisian police arrested head of a news website close to Tunisia's Islamist-inspired Ennahdha party over alleged links to a company accused of conspiring against the state, reported AFP on Friday. Lotfi Hidouri, editor-in-chief of Achahed, was placed in custody on Thursday night over financial dealings between a firm which finances…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 18, 2022