Tunisians risk being prosecuted for exercising basic rights despite progress towards democracy
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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.
What’s behind repeated delays in trial for murdered Tunisia politician?
The family of slain Tunisian opposition leader Chokri Belaid on Tuesday demanded the “whole truth” about his killing, five years after it sparked a political crisis as the country struggled towards democracy. Leftist Belaid, 48, was a fierce critic of Islamist party Ennahdha, which was in power when he was gunned down, and his supporters […]
Tunisian protesters refuse to back down as government challenged
It remains to be seen whether the protests in Tunisia are a stumbling block or a turning point in the future of the country
Tunisia Plans Social Reforms After Wave of Anti-Austerity Protests
Tunisia’s government has announced a new package of social reforms worth nearly $70 million. The North African country has been rocked by protests ahead of the seventh anniversary of the Arab Spring uprising. The Tunisian government on Saturday announced a social reforms package aimed at improving care for the needy and increasing access to health […]
Where is Africa’s Youth Vote?
The widening age gap between African leaders and their populations is a cause for concern. For instance, in 2016, the average median age of the African population was 20, while the average age for Heads of State was 66.
Tunisian Anti-Corruption Drive is Worrying Rights Defenders
Human Rights Watch warns against recent arrests and disappearances as turn in wrong direction
What is Behind the Tunisian Corruption Crackdown?
Part of what some of these extremists want is for our society to start becoming disunited and for us to start
Thousands Protest Tunisian Corruption Amnesty Bill
More than 2,000 Tunisians marched in the country’s capital protesting a proposed amnesty bill
The Key Role of ICTs in Strengthening African Election Observation
For election observers to effectively discharge their mandate, scholars and analysts are arguing for embracing of appropriate information communication technologies.
Hints of Moroccan Arab Spring in New Protests
Death of famous Tunisian street vendor is remembered as protests hint at a Moroccan Arab Spring