Tunisia economy
Tunisia’s designated PM vows to tackle economic, social ills
Middle East
January 21, 2020
Tunisia’s designated PM vows to tackle economic, social ills
TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisia’s new designated prime minister Elyes Fakhfakh said he would form a smaller cabinet than in previous…
Violent protests resume in Tunisia after two days of calm
Middle East
January 15, 2018
Violent protests resume in Tunisia after two days of calm
Violent protests erupted again on Sunday in two areas of the capital Tunis and another town after a relatively calm…
Is Tunisian democracy in danger of collapse?
Middle East
January 14, 2018
Is Tunisian democracy in danger of collapse?
If Prime Minister Youssef Chahed is to be believed, then 2018 will be the last difficult year for post-revolutionary Tunisia. He…
Tunisia plans social reforms after wave of anti-austerity protests
Middle East
January 14, 2018
Tunisia plans social reforms after wave of anti-austerity protests
The Tunisian government on Saturday announced a social reforms package aimed at improving care for the needy and increasing access…
Tunisia protests: Is there a trade-off between a strong economy and democracy?
Middle East
January 10, 2018
Tunisia protests: Is there a trade-off between a strong economy and democracy?
Protests took place in ten towns across Tunisia Monday after the government enacted a series of price and tax increases to…
Tunisia opposition says to step up protests until 2018 budget dropped
Middle East
January 9, 2018
Tunisia opposition says to step up protests until 2018 budget dropped
Tunisia’s main opposition party will step up protests until the government drops the “unjust” 2018 budget, its leader said on…
One person killed during protests in Tunisia: state news agency
Middle East
January 9, 2018
One person killed during protests in Tunisia: state news agency
One person was killed on Monday during clashes between security forces and protesters in a Tunisian town near the capital…
Tunisian protesters clash with police over economic woes
World
November 28, 2012
Tunisian protesters clash with police over economic woes
Tunisian protesters riled over economic deprivation clashed with police on Wednesday and at least 100 people were injured, medical sources…