The Latest Breaking News from Kais Saied

EU offers Tunisia aid package, seeks tighter border control

The EU is considering a major financial package for the cash-strapped nation amid a growing refugee and migrant crisis.

Al Jazeera · Jun 11, 2023

EU may give Tunisia more than €1bn in aid to help finances and stem migration

Ursula von der Leyen says €900m will be macrofinancial assistance while €105m will help combat people-smuggling

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2023

European leaders meet in Tunisia for talks on the economy, migration

Tunisia is hosting the leaders of Italy, the Netherlands and the European Union on Sunday for talks aimed at smoothing the way for an international bailout and restoring stability to a country that has become a major source of migration to Europe.

France 24 · Jun 11, 2023

Tax the wealthiest to avoid IMF, says Tunisia’s president

Tunisia’s president is looking for ways to avoid a bailout package worth nearly $2bn that hinges upon reform.

Al Jazeera · Jun 2, 2023

Despair in Ettadhamen: The harsh reality of Tunisia’s economy

‘This … system, goes back to the beys who needed to keep their courtiers happy to maintain their rule’, analyst says.

Al Jazeera · Jun 1, 2023

Tunisian judge opens new probe into political figures, lawyer says

A Tunisian judge has opened a new investigation into political figures including major opponents of President Kais Saied on suspicion of conspiring against state security, a lawyer for one of them said.

Reuters · May 31, 2023

Tunisia was the hope of the Arab spring. Now my father could face the death penalty for his words

Kais Saied has turned our country into a dictatorship, while Europe looks the other way, says British-Tunisian writer Soumaya Ghannoushi

The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2023

Tunisia court frees radio station head arrested in crackdown

Several Mosaique FM journalists have been under scrutiny as Saied’s government cracks down on critics.

Al Jazeera · May 25, 2023

Families ask human rights court to free jailed Tunisian opposition leaders

Daughters of Rached Ghannouchi and Said Ferjani demand justice amid continuing crackdown on dissent by President Saied

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2023

Tunisian court frees prominent media critic of president on bail

A Tunisian appeals court on Wednesday released media owner Noureddine Boutar on bail, his Mosaique FM ratio station said, months after his arrest alongside prominent critics of President Kais Saied.

Reuters · May 24, 2023