In the Middle East, it has often begun the same way: a popular swell of street protests against long-entrenched autocrats and demonstrators .
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News about the struggle for better democracy in Tunisia. According to Freedom House, the "post-Arab Spring balloting of October 2011 represented a dramatic improvement in electoral freedoms and practices". Also check out our section on World Democracy and our articles about the Arab Spring.
Tunisian Police Switch off Broadcasts of Private TV Station
Tunisian police stormed the offices of a private television station and cut it off the air on Thursday over accusations it had breached broadcasting rules.
Tunisian President, 92, Says He Plans No Re-Election Bid
Tunisia’s 92-year-old president said Saturday that he did not plan to stand for re-election in the November polls, in order to make way for someone younger.
Corruption Is the Pressing Issue Singled Out by Tunisian Citizens
Corruption is the pressing issue singled out by Tunisian citizens after 8 years protests which led to exit of longtime leader Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali.
New Tunisian Emergency Powers Bill Threatens Public Rights
Tunisia should abandon or substantially revise a bill that would give the government sweeping powers to restrict rights during declared states of emergency.
How Citizens Are Testing the Tunisian Right-to-Information Law
Tunisia’s first freedom of information law reaches third anniversary, advances the rights of citizens to get information from publicly funded institutions.
Tunisian Teachers Protest for Higher Wages, Better Work Conditions
Tunisian teachers protest for higher wages and better work conditions on Wednesday, in an escalation of their protests against the cash-strapped government.
Tunisian Bloggers Held for Criticizing Officials in Worrying Turn
Tunisian authorities are investigating, charging, and in some cases detaining bloggers and social media activists for their peaceful criticism of officials.
Tunisia Hit by General Strike Amid Economic Tensions
Tunisian workers went on strike Thursday demanding higher pay in a standoff with government struggling to reduce unemployment, poverty and social tensions.
New Tensions and Worries Mark Tunisian Revolution Anniversary
New tensions worries mark Tunisia’s revolutionary anniversary as country marked eight years since a democratic uprising ousted its long-time strongman.