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Tunisians Protest against Constitution Referendum as Opposition Grows

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Tunis on Saturday in opposition to a referendum on a new constitution called by President Kais Saied that would cement his hold on power. The protest led by Abir Moussi, leader of the Free Constitutional Party, reflected growing opposition to Saied since…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 18, 2022

Tunisian Judges Extend Strike over Sackings

Tunisian judges decided on Saturday to extend their national strike for a third week in protest against a decision by President Kais Saied to sack dozens of them, judges said. Saied dismissed 57 judges on June 1, accusing them of corruption and protecting terrorists - charges that the Tunisian Judges'…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 18, 2022

Tunisian judges extend strike over sackings

Tunisian judges decided on Saturday to extend their national strike for a third week in protest against a decision by President Kais Saied to sack dozens of them, judges said.

Reuters · Jun 18, 2022

Public workers strike in Tunisia, signaling national crisis

A nationwide public sector strike in Tunisia is poised to paralyze land and air transportation and other vital activities with the North African nation already in the midst of a deteriorating economic crisis

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2022

Tunisia's Saied unpicks young 'Arab Spring' democracy

President Kais Saied has gathered nearly all state power in his hands after dismantling much of Tunisia's young democracy over 11 turbulent months. But as he prepares for a referendum to approve his changes, challenges loom ever larger.

Reuters · Jun 16, 2022

Public Workers Strike in Tunisia

A nationwide public sector strike in Tunisia is poised to paralyze land and air transportation and other vital activities Thursday with the North African nation already in the midst of a deteriorating economic crisis. Tunisia’s powerful General Labour Union (UGTT) announced the walkout, which was expected to include 159 state…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 16, 2022

Tunisian police arrest journalist Salah Atiyah for TV remarks

Salah Atiyah accused of ‘harming public order’ after he said president asked army to close trade union headquarters.

Al Jazeera · Jun 12, 2022

Tunisia’s president, opposition battle over who will fold first

UGTT trade union has announced a strike for June 16 against President Saied’s constitutional referendum.

Al Jazeera · Jun 10, 2022

Human rights groups say Tunisian president dealt deep blow to judicial independence

Ten international human rights groups on Friday accused Tunisian President Kais Saied of dealing "a deep blow to judicial independence", after he sacked dozens of judges last week.

Reuters · Jun 10, 2022

Tunisia Refutes Reports it Wants to Normalize Ties with Israel

Tunisia’s Foreign Ministry refuted reports by Israeli media that it was holding talks with Tel Aviv to normalize relations with it. In a statement, it stressed it was not interested in establishing diplomatic ties with Israel. It further underlined that the country - on the official and popular levels and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 10, 2022