| 单词 | Tunisian |
| 例句 | Dust clouds settled slowly, depositing a pale sheet on the Tunisian rug. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z I was envisioning one particular spot on the floor, a pile of imported Tunisian pillows, perfect to curl up in and e-mail friends. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z They packed their clothes and a few boatbuilding tools, used their winnings from their races to book passage in steerage to Halifax, aboard the steamship Tunisian, and set sail from Liverpool. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Rebels there said this was partly due to rearguard attacks by Gaddafi's soldiers and partly to roadblocks manned by pro-Gaddafi tribesmen on the Tunisian side of the border. Shortages hit Libyan capital 2011-08-27T14:50:08Z Nouri Gana is a Tunisian writer and assistant professor of comparative literature & Near Eastern languages and cultures at the University of California, Los Angeles. After Tunisia: Nouri Gana on Tunisia 2011-01-28T13:00:04Z Inspired by a true story, Ms. Ben Hania leans hard and heavy on official corruption, oppressive morality codes and a Tunisian bureaucracy dominated by male power. Review: Seeking Justice After a Rape in ‘Beauty and the Dogs’ 2018-03-22T04:00:00Z Those typical Tunisian Art Nouveau pieces, with their use of drop shapes and other natural forms, are redolent of the European fine jewelry of the time — from Tiffany, Fabergé and Lalique, among others. Special Report: Jewelry: Art Nouveau Jewelry Gets a Rebirth in Tunis 2010-05-20T16:00:00Z The halal dishes are mainly Egyptian, but you’ll find Moroccan and Tunisian influences. If you’re only going to eat three meals in Princeton, N.J., make sure they’re here 2017-11-30T05:00:00Z In a way, there is an intriguing parallel between the failure of the Tunisian regime to spot the significance of social networking, and mainstream media's conviction about its overriding importance. Yet another Facebook revolution: why are we so surprised? 2011-01-23T00:05:58Z Bottles of local Celtia beer in hand, young Tunisian women in tight jeans and men in open-necked shirts danced exuberantly in the neo-industrial space while a band kicked out covers like Led Zeppelin’s “Kashmir.” Tunisia After the Revolution 2012-04-06T18:10:20Z The Tunisian Pavilion is issuing papers this year, too: a Universal Travel Document, stamped with a seal that says “Only Human” and valid anywhere, everywhere. Venice Biennale: Whose Reflection Do You See? 2017-05-22T04:00:00Z One of the children was Amine Jerbi, the cheerful and jocular 7-year-old son of Tunisians who tore around the room, clapping his hands. Can Philippe Jaroussky Help Fix Classical Music’s Diversity Problem? 2018-01-18T05:00:00Z At Bird & the Bottle in Santa Rosa, a “WWB” appears in front of the Liberty Farms pulled barbecue duck, the Tunisian roasted carrots and the wild arugula and endive salad. After the October wildfires, California Wine Country is ready to pop some corks 2018-02-15T05:00:00Z On Thursday night, they were followed by images of displaced migrants in a Tunisian refugee camp. At Some Museums, the Art Is Now on the Outside 2017-04-21T04:00:00Z While showing me how to hand-roll couscous grains some years ago, one women informed me that “Tunisians add harissa because of a lack of flavor and imagination.” Is this Tunisian chile paste the new sriracha? Not yet, but it sure should be. 2017-08-03T04:00:00Z This is the first Tunisian film to be nominated. Oscar live-action short film spotlight: From voyeurism to a donkey with headphones 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z “This would never have happened so openly even 10 years ago,” one of a group of young Tunisians shouts to me over the bass pulsing out of refrigerator-size speakers. Don’t Sleep on Tunis, a City That’s More Awake Than Ever Before 2019-10-29T04:00:00Z That might be chalked up to my appearance: my Colombian-Indian mix was often mistaken for Tunisian. Don’t Sleep on Tunis, a City That’s More Awake Than Ever Before 2019-10-29T04:00:00Z Their starting points are diverse: Nour, a Tunisian teenager, was stifled by an authoritarian secular government, inspired by the peaceful revolution that toppled it and disillusioned when the revolt’s promise faded. Inside the Minds of the Women Who Joined ISIS 2019-09-10T04:00:00Z Set in the summer of 2011, “A Son” unfolds in the aftermath of the Tunisian revolution, though never directly engages with the upheaval. ‘A Son (Un Fils)’ Review: The Pain of Others 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z “The After Revolution,” an exhibition of photographs from seven Tunisian photographers, is on view through May 18 at the White Box, 329 Broome Street, Lower East Side; free. Spare Times for May 10-16 2013-05-09T22:30:41Z “Personally, I delight in Christmas Day, when we do a brunch buffet of everything from fresh blueberry muffins to shakshuka, which is sort of like huevos rancheros with a Tunisian passport.” Oprah shares her 'Favorite Things' of 2019, is slightly less interested in truffle-infused 'things' than last year 2019-11-08T05:00:00Z But the real reason, I knew, was the Jasmine Revolution of January 2011, when Tunisians rose up against an authoritarian regime and forced the flight of the longtime strongman Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali. Tunisia After the Revolution 2012-04-06T18:10:20Z I also omitted another signature Tunisian ingredient, the red chile paste harissa, in favor of a jalapeño. A Stew That Makes the Most of Spring Greens 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z Along with tubes of Tunisian brands, U.S. cooks have various options for buying harissa, including some with Moroccan roots. Is this Tunisian chile paste the new sriracha? Not yet, but it sure should be. 2017-08-03T04:00:00Z Cocktails and Tunisian delicacies will be served after the concert. Spare Times for May 3-May 9 2013-05-02T23:24:26Z The aftershocks of the Tunisian uprising are beginning to be felt across the region, with a spate of self-immolations and street protests. After Tunisia: Laila Lalami on Morocco 2011-01-28T13:00:05Z While harissa is widely available in cans and tubes in stores and by weight in market stalls that sell olives, preserved lemons and capers, many Tunisians prepare their own. Is this Tunisian chile paste the new sriracha? Not yet, but it sure should be. 2017-08-03T04:00:00Z It goes into not only such Tunisian favorites as couscous and spicy seafood pasta , but a multitude of global dishes. Is this Tunisian chile paste the new sriracha? Not yet, but it sure should be. 2017-08-03T04:00:00Z A third display includes several intricately hand-carved animal heads from Indonesia against a woven Tunisian backdrop. Celebrating Fashion That Can Be Seen But Not Bought 2017-11-10T05:00:00Z Tunisian youth are the same: that's why there was a revolution. Cannes 2013 Palme d'Or goes to film about lesbian romance 2013-05-26T22:50:28Z “Being a Tunisian growing up in Belgium, I think I always felt like I was wearing two different kinds of shoes,” he said. Meeting ‘the Other’ Face to Face 2016-10-26T04:00:00Z Even average Tunisians are keenly aware of it, and the chorus of complaints is rising. WikiLeaks: Tunisia knew its rulers were debauched. But leaks still had impact 2011-02-02T19:59:00Z Now 100 percent of what’s in a bottle labeled Tunisian is indeed from Tunisia. An Olive Oil Revolution in Tunisia 2016-09-12T04:00:00Z The National Rap Union will be linked to the General Confederation of Tunisian Workers, according to the US-government funded news site . Where rappers have 'formed a trade union' 2013-10-15T15:18:30Z “This ‘Made in Tunisia’ attitude is increasingly present,” said Hayfa Abdhelhedi, fashion design professor at the Collège Lasalle, the leading Tunisian fashion school. I.H.T. Special Section: Middle East: A Revolution Sallies Forth on the Tunisian Runway 2011-04-28T05:02:04Z Most of “A Bigger Splash” was shot on Pantelleria, a volcanic isle between Sicily and the Tunisian coast. Tilda and Luca in Central Park 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z Cocktails and Tunisian delicacies will be served after the concert. Spare Times for May 3-May 9 2013-05-02T23:24:26Z And then, 20 Tunisians are killed in one day. WikiLeaks: Tunisia knew its rulers were debauched. But leaks still had impact 2011-02-02T19:59:00Z Highlights include a concert with the singer Sonia M’Barek, a screening of the documentary “7 1/2” and a Tunisian book sale. Spare Times for May 8-14 2015-05-07T04:00:00Z The three artists, who live in Los Angeles, come from a lineage of powerful Tunisian women. Making Intergalactic and Intergenerational Art 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z At least a dozen times, I was asked for directions — by Tunisians. Don’t Sleep on Tunis, a City That’s More Awake Than Ever Before 2019-10-29T04:00:00Z The Tunisian photographs resonate most with Ms. Stafford, who was six months pregnant at the time and incensed by the way “nobody seemed concerned about the refugee crisis that was unfolding,” she said. From Einstein to Couture, This 96-Year-Old Captured It All 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z He added that the Tunisian youth “also have this aspiration to live free, to express themselves freely and to love in full freedom.” ArtsBeat: Tunisian Official Congratulates Director for Winning at Cannes 2013-05-27T17:49:54Z The radiant Golshifteh Farahani stars in “Arab Blues” as Selma, a Tunis-born psychoanalyst living in Paris who returns to her hometown to open a practice in the aftermath of the Tunisian revolution. Stream These Five International Films Now 2021-08-27T04:00:00Z Boutiques and galleries — notably the prestigious El Marsa gallery — are sprinkled along the streets, and every spring the Printemps des Arts, a two-week festival of Tunisian and international contemporary art and performance, is celebrated. Tunisia After the Revolution 2012-04-06T18:10:20Z I call the dish a tagine because it tastes like a Tunisian stew; its warm triumvirate of spices — coriander, cumin and caraway — are always present in the classic Tunisian spice mix called tabil. A Stew That Makes the Most of Spring Greens 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z No one danced, though Kenza Fourati, a Tunisian model, swayed gently and mouthed the words to Michael Jackson’s “Rock With You.” D.J.’s Who Spin the Family Name 2012-09-19T22:36:53Z Judges said the novel was "astonishing", "a work of art" and "an important contribution to Tunisian, and Arab, literary fiction". Arab Fiction Prize announced 2015-05-06T04:00:00Z In 1972, alert to the dangers that such urban expansion posed, a few enlightened figures in the Tunisian ministry of culture and Unesco set up a campaign to safeguard the site of Carthage. Ben Ali's pillaging of Carthage must become a thing of the past 2011-02-09T12:49:04Z A number of highly political titles censored by the regime of ousted Tunisian president Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali are now returning to the country's bookshop shelves. Banned books return to shelves 2011-02-28T15:20:36Z The curtain call on Friday 28 January was an emotional moment, with 11 Tunisian actors and their director all raising their arms for a victory wave. Amnesia - review 2011-02-15T13:59:01Z “He’s lived through so many pivotal periods and places,” including World War II and Tunisian independence — moving constantly, from Tunisia to France to the United States. Jonah Bokaer at World Nomads: Tunisia 2013-05-08T21:40:32Z When young men were finally allowed to visit young women in Parisian college dormitories in the 1960s, he writes that they brought “wine, cigarettes, Tunisian pâtisseries, hot dogs and erections.” Books of the Times: ?Parisians: An Adventure History of Paris,? by Graham Robb 2010-04-27T21:30:00Z Sorry, Luke's not home ... the abandoned set in the Tunisian desert. Luke Skywalker's house – Rä di Martino's best photograph 2013-03-06T17:44:23Z The same mix of Art Nouveau aesthetics and Tunisian tradition informs the work of the new generation of designers. Special Report: Jewelry: Art Nouveau Jewelry Gets a Rebirth in Tunis 2010-05-20T16:00:00Z Currently, the number is closer to 20, nearly all Tunisian. Star Wars' abandoned Tunisian locations – in pictures 2015-12-03T05:00:00Z Voices of Strength organizers say they were inspired to perform in the U.S. after noting the "strength, eloquence and originality" of works by African women at a Tunisian dance festival — all qualities they're sharing here. 'Voices of Strength' performances a showcase for African women 2012-09-27T20:24:09Z What reader or travel enthusiast could resist firsthand narratives with titles like “Adventures With Tunisian Bandits,” “Fugitives From the Arctic Seas,” or “Mount Etna in Eruption?” Amid the pandemic, a writer finds inspiration in century-old travel stories 2020-06-25T04:00:00Z The diminutive Tunisian, a designer’s designer, has been in the business for thirty years but—shame on the Oscars—was making his début there. An Oscar-Fashion Report Card 2015-02-24T05:00:00Z Do you think your film, being Tunisian/Canadian, helps or hurts you in the Oscar race? Oscar live-action short film spotlight: From voyeurism to a donkey with headphones 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z In “The Ulysses Syndrome,” performed on Thursday and Friday at Gould Hall, Jonah reveals his Tunisian roots and more. Dance Review: Jonah Bokaer and His Father, Tsvi, Dance at Gould Hall 2013-05-10T20:53:02Z He owns Nazi handbills, advertisements for hotels that turned away Jewish guests, and gently mocking postcards with photographs of heavyset Tunisian Jewish women in folk costumes. Not All Medieval Sacred Art Was Anti-Semitic 2014-10-30T04:00:00Z Born to a Jewish Tunisian mother and a Muslim Moroccan father and raised in Paris, he lived for seven years in a banlieue — a hardscrabble suburb — like the one that becomes Benjamin’s home. A fairy tale with a real-life grit 2015-08-13T04:00:00Z Opened this spring by a Lebanese émigré, the restaurant has a vast menu that includes Tunisian couscous, moules frites, and Arabian cheeses. Shauna Lyon: Lebanese Fare at Au Za’atar, Balade, and Toum, in the East Village 2014-07-07T04:00:00Z The menu features vegetables and seafood on small and large plates, including a Tunisian brik turnover, along with drinks that emphasize fresh juices, ciders and rosé wines. Chinese Tuxedo, Cantonese in a Grand Chinatown Space, Opens 2016-11-29T05:00:00Z The hexagonal shapes that Jonah noticed in Tunisian tiling and architecture inspired the hexagon of light that anchors the stage. Jonah Bokaer at World Nomads: Tunisia 2013-05-08T21:40:32Z Traditionally, Tunisian rings were a lot more intricate, with a bigger, more chiseled frame and a large cabochon. Special Report: Jewelry: Art Nouveau Jewelry Gets a Rebirth in Tunis 2010-05-20T16:00:00Z There are mausoleums seemingly on every corner where the Muslim faithful come to pay their respects at the tombs of important Tunisian religious figures. Don’t Sleep on Tunis, a City That’s More Awake Than Ever Before 2019-10-29T04:00:00Z Ms. Tettelin brings French designers to the event, acting as a bridge between Tunisian fashion and European houses. I.H.T. Special Section: Middle East: A Revolution Sallies Forth on the Tunisian Runway 2011-04-28T05:02:04Z Especially when it’s simmered with loads of garlic and cumin, like in a Tunisian lablabi. This Garlicky, Spicy Chickpea Stew Is Exactly What You Need 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z Tunisians used to laboriously pound them in a mortar, but today they generally use a hand-crank meat grinder. Is this Tunisian chile paste the new sriracha? Not yet, but it sure should be. 2017-08-03T04:00:00Z Ms. M’barek’s songs were from Tunisian poets and composers, but her music embraced cultures all around the Mediterranean. Music Review: Sonia M’barek at the French Institute Alliance Française 2013-05-07T21:13:40Z When I tried describing my relationship with the dish to a friend, she likened it to eating shakshuka as a kid in her Tunisian family’s household. Coming Back to Ackee and Salt Fish, Jamaica’s National Dish 2019-07-01T04:00:00Z Raymond looked at the picture you sent and said it is a “gorgeous” example of Tunisian crochet. How to mend holes in, and then clean, a crocheted afghan blanket 2015-10-27T04:00:00Z The exhibition includes a photo of a white car on which concentric circles of red Arabic script form the Tunisian flag. In Transit Blog: Arab Spring Street Art, on View in Madrid 2012-02-02T11:00:56Z Rather than salt and pepper, Tunisians place a dish of harissa on the table. Is this Tunisian chile paste the new sriracha? Not yet, but it sure should be. 2017-08-03T04:00:00Z The Tunisian captain of the fishing vessel was later sentenced to 18 years in prison after being found guilty of charges including multiple manslaughter and human trafficking. Wreck of Migrant Ship That Killed Hundreds Will Be Displayed at Venice Biennale 2019-05-06T04:00:00Z The Tunisians were first to topple their dictator. Tales of spring and winter 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z Carthage these days is a northern suburb of Tunis, the Tunisian capital, an affluent residential area with large walled villas and ambassadorial residences set amid scattered Roman and Phoenician ruins. Into Africa: 6 Vacation Ideas From Our Experts 2015-10-23T04:00:00Z Take a chance on Tunisian film The Scarecrows, an emotionally raw study of women escaping sex slavery on the Syrian front, or the intriguing, experimental Spanish memory piece Zumiriki. Streaming: Elisabeth Moss in Her Smell – not to be sniffed at 2019-09-07T04:00:00Z By pasting their portraits on the sides of the derelict buildings they inhabited, JR–himself of Tunisian and Eastern European descent–sought to allow his subjects to claim their homes, symbolically if not in reality. Filling the Pantheon With Selfies 0002-11-29T05:00:00Z In these two weeks while the world was watching, Tunisians view of themselves changed. Arab Spring films revive days of Egypt, Tunisia revolt 2011-12-13T12:53:22Z “My discovery of South Tunisian traditional jewelry was a revelation,” Ms. Ben Chérif said in an interview. Special Report: Jewelry: Art Nouveau Jewelry Gets a Rebirth in Tunis 2010-05-20T16:00:00Z Moaveni follows 13 women and girls — Tunisian, British, Syrian and German — creating three-dimensional portraits of their worlds, their logic, the choices available and unavailable to them. Inside the Minds of the Women Who Joined ISIS 2019-09-10T04:00:00Z The son of a Tunisian father and a Swedish mother, Mr. Khemiri was born and raised in Stockholm and first made a splash in Sweden with the 2003 novel “One Eye Red.” Jonas Hassen Khemiri, the Playwright Behind ?Invasion!? 2011-09-09T07:30:35Z On Dec. 22, the Tunisian picture “Challat of Tunis” debuts on the site. Sex and Power: The Provocative Explorations of Catherine Breillat 2017-12-15T05:00:00Z A British coroner last week criticized the security arrangements of a Tunisian hotel where 38 tourists were killed by a militant in 2015. Study finds security tops tourist concerns in holiday choice 2017-03-07T05:00:00Z “A Woman Tries to Set Herself on Fire,” announced another, about a spate of such acts by desperate Tunisians whose lot remained unimproved. Tunisia After the Revolution 2012-04-06T18:10:20Z If Neda's story didn't inspire, what about the Tunisian street vendor who set himself on fire to demand social equality, and thus began the Arab spring? Zero Dark Thirty and Argo don't do justice to Arabs 2013-02-20T13:00:00Z The Tunisian message speaks volumes: you cannot continue fighting what you call Islamic extremism by supporting Arab despotism. After Tunisia: Nouri Gana on Tunisia 2011-01-28T13:00:04Z Her music centers on a Tunisian style called malouf that, until Ms. M’barek made it her career, was sung publicly only by men. Music Review: Sonia M’barek at the French Institute Alliance Française 2013-05-07T21:13:40Z He's disappeared from the radar, after trying to enter Libya from the Tunisian border, travelling with tribesmen. Spies, Chopin and a Libya rescue 2013-01-14T07:00:03Z “Very Tunisian, very much a part of the culture.” Jonah Bokaer at World Nomads: Tunisia 2013-05-08T21:40:32Z The other real achievement of the Tunisian grassroots revolution is that western Europe and the United States are put on trial by the people they have for so long pretended to care for. After Tunisia: Nouri Gana on Tunisia 2011-01-28T13:00:04Z Although she says that she does not recognize any direct reference to her Tunisian heritage, she also says she senses the influence in her work. Special Report: Jewelry: Art Nouveau Jewelry Gets a Rebirth in Tunis 2010-05-20T16:00:00Z “There’s a lot of Tunisian stuff in him that he knows already,” Tsvi, a filmmaker, said. Jonah Bokaer at World Nomads: Tunisia 2013-05-08T21:40:32Z For a panoramic view of Tunis — and a fancy night out — head to the rooftop of Dar El Jeld, where you can try modern takes on traditional Tunisian dishes, washed down with local wine. Don’t Sleep on Tunis, a City That’s More Awake Than Ever Before 2019-10-29T04:00:00Z His set finishes well after midnight and I get ready to say goodbye to my new Tunisian friends. Don’t Sleep on Tunis, a City That’s More Awake Than Ever Before 2019-10-29T04:00:00Z Give it a go in a Tunisian sandwich, or casse-croûte — a bun stuffed with tuna, hard-boiled eggs, pickles, and preserved lemons. Meet the "it" condiment that belongs on your shelf 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z Tunisians made a memorial for Mohammed Bouazizi so they never forget. Zero Dark Thirty and Argo don't do justice to Arabs 2013-02-20T13:00:00Z Even though it's a Parisian/Tunisian film, set in the desert and filmed in Arabic, we hope audiences connect with the film. Oscar live-action short film spotlight: From voyeurism to a donkey with headphones 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z Then the band began to play the Tunisian national anthem. Tunisia After the Revolution 2012-04-06T18:10:20Z Do you think your films, being French/Tunisian, or that it's a comedy, puts you at an advantage/disadvantage in the Oscar race? Oscar live-action short film spotlight: From voyeurism to a donkey with headphones 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z Around me, Tunisian men and women smoked, laughed and drank beer. Tunisia After the Revolution 2012-04-06T18:10:20Z Despite petitions from Tunisian officials to relax the ban, including a recent plea from the ambassador in London, the warning is still in place going into peak season. Tunisia keen to show tourists that it’s safe to return 2016-06-18T04:00:00Z Still, he said, it was nothing compared with the larger thefts Tunisians had suffered. Tunisia After the Revolution 2012-04-06T18:10:20Z After Nessma TV aired the film dubbed into Tunisian dialect several angry demonstrations erupted led by ultraconservative Muslims known as Salafis, culminating in the firebombing of the station owner's house. Tunisian court orders fine on TV station owner 2012-05-03T12:01:09Z She pointed to the text and translated from Latin: A Greek woman was selling a female infidel slave, a Tunisian named Sutlohef, for 40 scudi. Beneath Malta’s Beauty, a Tangled History 2013-12-06T18:20:39Z I came here with my French boyfriend, who knows no Arabic, though his Tunisian grandfather never learned French. How to screw up in Arabic 2012-09-07T23:30:00Z Lined with French colonial edifices and lively sidewalk cafes, the thoroughfare provided a crash course in modern Tunisian history, starting with its name. Tunisia After the Revolution 2012-04-06T18:10:20Z I told Tunisians and Moroccans I met at human rights conferences that the French influence was the reason why their Arabic, specifically, was a little bit tricky for me. How to screw up in Arabic 2012-09-07T23:30:00Z They were hardly alone among the thousands of radicalized young Tunisians who had pledged themselves to militant groups abroad. Review: The gripping 'Four Daughters' spotlights a shattered Tunisian Arab family 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Last week, a Tunisian gunman killed two Swedish football fans in Brussels in an attack which Sweden's prime minister said showed that Europe must bolster security to protect itself. Sweden to expel man behind recent Koran burning demos - TV4 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z He cited the killings of two Swedish football fans in Brussels last week by a Tunisian gunman who was staying in Belgium illegally after his asylum request had been denied. EU faces new influx of migrants amid Gaza conflict - Greek minister 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z Flowers are laid near the spot where two Sweden soccer fans were shot by a suspected Tunisian extremist in Brussels. AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z The shooter in the Belgian attack, a Tunisian national, had been denied residency in four European countries and was issued with a deportation order from Belgium in 2021, but disappeared from sight. Slovenia to introduce border checks with Hungary, Croatia after Italy did the same with Slovenia 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z The 45-year-old Tunisian gunman who killed two Swedish football fans in the Belgian capital on Monday was staying there illegally after his asylum request had been denied. EU ministers call for tougher immigration policies after Islamist attacks 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z Tunisian and not Libyan shores are now the main launching site for smugglers’ boats. Italy’s far-right Premier Meloni defies fears of harming democracy and clashing with the EU 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z The man responsible is believed to be a Tunisian man who was in the country illegally. Brussels shooting: Security doubled for France v Scotland friendly 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Police in Brussels later shot and wounded a 45-year-old Tunisian suspected of the killings. Swedish PM urges EU to boost security after gunman in Brussels kills two Swedes 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z De Croo said the assailant was a Tunisian man living illegally in Belgium who used a military weapon to kill the two Swedes and shoot a third, who is being treated for ”severe injuries.” Police shoot dead suspected extremist accused of killing 2 Swedish soccer fans on a Brussels street 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z Authorities had been searching for a 45-year-old suspected Tunisian extremist who was known to police and was living in Belgium illegally. Sweden players take overnight flight home, start returning to clubs after shooting in Belgium 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z The gunman is believed to be a man of Tunisian origin who was in Belgium illegally, after having his asylum application rejected. Brussels shooting: Police shoot dead attacker who killed Swedes 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z “There has been a major increase in repression and mass human rights violations by Tunisian authorities at the behest of President Kais Saied,” the news release read. Families of imprisoned Tunisian dissidents head to the International Criminal Court 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z “There has been a major increase in repression and mass human rights violations by Tunisian authorities at the behest of President Kais Saied,” the news release read. Families of imprisoned Tunisian dissidents head to the International Criminal Court 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z The Tunisian woman said she fasts to avoid being found out by her Muslim family. Fearing ostracism or worse, many nonbelievers hide their views in the Middle East and North Africa 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z There’s the Tunisian woman who fasts during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, though not for God. Fearing ostracism or worse, many nonbelievers hide their views in the Middle East and North Africa 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z More than half of those funds was designated for migration — to fight smuggling, support Tunisian law enforcement and facilitate the return of migrants to their countries of origin. Tunisia rejects European funds and says they fall short of a deal for migration and financial aid 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z Human Rights Council in Geneva listed numerous allegations of grave abuse of migrants by Tunisian authorities. Germany's Baerbock joins chorus criticizing EU migration deal with Tunisia 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z But some EU lawmakers, Tunisian opposition figures and rights activists have criticised the deal, arguing it will not curb migration but will bolster the government of President Kais Saied, whom they accuse of autocratic rule. EU to disburse $135 mln to Tunisia as part of migration pact 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z TUNIS, Tunisia — Tunisian President Kais Saied ’s remarks about Storm Daniel have been denounced as antisemitic, prompting an uproar on Tuesday on social media platforms across the world following floods that devastated a Libyan city. Tunisian president’s remarks on Storm Daniel have been denounced as antisemitic and prompt an uproar 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z “I have a double life all the time,” said the 27-year-old Tunisian woman. Fearing ostracism or worse, many nonbelievers hide their views in the Middle East and North Africa 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z The Tunisian coast guard recovered 920 bodies of drowned migrants off its coast from Jan. 1 to the end of August this year, Interior Ministry officials said. Tunisia intercepts 2,500 migrants, arrests dozens of smugglers in 4 days 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z For example, the funds are helping to pay for the refurbishment of 17 vessels belonging to Tunisian authorities. Italy approves new migrant detention as talk turns to naval blockade to prevent launching of boats 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z In a statement, the Commission said the latest financial package would help refit search and rescue vessels, vehicles and other equipment for the Tunisian coast guard and navy. EU to disburse $135 mln to Tunisia as part of migration pact 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z Meloni was on hand in Tunis when the European Commission signed an accord with the Tunisian government pledging economic aid in exchange for help preventing departures; a similar accord was signed years ago with Libya. Italy mulls new migrant crackdown as talk turns to naval blockade to prevent launching of boats 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z The Tunisian woman said she fasts to avoid being found out by her family. Fearing ostracism or worse, many nonbelievers hide their views in the Middle East and North Africa 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z Tunisian National Guard units raided homes where hundreds of migrants were staying, intercepted trucks carrying migrants towards the beaches and seized vessels used by the smugglers, officials and witnesses said. Tunisia arrests migrants, seizes boats in major people-smuggling crackdown 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z Meloni was on hand in Tunis in June when the European Commission president signed an accord with the Tunisian government pledging economic aid in exchange for help preventing departures. Italy approves new migrant detention as talk turns to naval blockade to prevent launching of boats 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z Migration experts say Mediterranean storm Daniel forced smugglers in and around the Tunisian coastal city of Sfax to pause their operations for several days, creating a bottleneck. What’s behind the surge in migrant arrivals to Italy? 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z For example, it is helping to pay for the refurbishment of 17 vessels belonging to Tunisian authorities. Italy mulls new migrant crackdown as talk turns to naval blockade to prevent launching of boats 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z The influx has occurred despite a European Union-inked accord with the Tunisian government to stem the smuggling operations in exchange for economic assistance. Bus with migrants crashes as Italy transfers new arrivals to relieve pressure on Lampedusa island 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Italy has a repatriation agreement with Tunisia to send back Tunisians found ineligible for asylum, but not with most of the other countries whose migrants come ashore in Italy. Italy works to transfer thousands of migrants who reached a tiny island in a day 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z The migrants had set off from the Tunisian city of Sfax, a well-known launchpad for sea journeys to Europe. Baby drowns during migrant rescue operation off Italy's Lampedusa 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z As soon as the weather improved, they launched more than 100 small iron boats from Tunisian beaches carrying between 30 to 40 people. What’s behind the surge in migrant arrivals to Italy? 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z However, many Tunisians came to blame parliament and the main political parties for years of economic stagnation and government paralysis as a succession of coalition governments failed to bring prosperity. Tunisia to reopen Bardo national museum shut in 2021 power seizure 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z Tethered to a small speedboat and being towed towards us was the first of nine migrant boats we would encounter during our 24-hour patrol with the Tunisian coast guard. On patrol with Tunisia's coast guard: Nine boats in 24 hours 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Sijoumi and dozens of other big lagoons and inland lakes ring the Tunisian coast behind the long golden beaches where European tourists fly for the summer. Changing climate pushes migrating birds from parched Tunisian wetlands 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z A day after news of the tragedy emerged, migrants in the Tunisian city of Sfax prepared to make the same crossing. Migrant boats in the Mediterranean: Why are so many people dying? 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z “All indicators in Tunisia and the broader region were showing increased arrivals were going to continue,” Tasnim Abderrahim a Tunisian researcher at The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime, also known by its acronym GI-TOC. What’s behind the surge in migrant arrivals to Italy? 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z The development follows an agreement Wednesday during a meeting in Tunis of Tunisian and Libyan interior ministers, accompanied by large delegations. Tunisia and Libya take 276 migrants stranded in desert border region, bring them to shelters 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z Within half an hour of our departure from the Tunisian coastal city of Sfax and boarding the national coast guard patrol boat, the radar had intercepted its first signal. On patrol with Tunisia's coast guard: Nine boats in 24 hours 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Later, Tunisia and Libya agreed to each take the migrants stranded in the desert near the border post of Ras Jedir to shelters, Tunisian Interior Ministry spokesman Faker Bouzghaya told the AP on Thursday. Italy probes a migrant boat disaster that left 41 feared dead. Four survivors tell a harrowing tale 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z Types of boats include rubber rafts and fishing vessels - and on the Tunisian route, metal boats are common. Migrant boats in the Mediterranean: Why are so many people dying? 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z The socio-economic situation in Tunisia is spiraling with high inflation and a lack of jobs, crippling both Tunisians and foreigners living there. What’s behind the surge in migrant arrivals to Italy? 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Libya said Wednesday that 27 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa were found dead by Libyan authorities in the western desert near the Tunisian border. Tunisia and Libya take 276 migrants stranded in desert border region, bring them to shelters 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z Once located, their captain was ordered to turn off the engine and submit to being towed back to the larger patrol vessel where six Tunisian coastguards stood ready to assist. On patrol with Tunisia's coast guard: Nine boats in 24 hours 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z In recent months, Tunisian security forces began removing some migrants from coastal areas, busing them elsewhere and, migrants say, dumping some of them in the desert. At least 27 migrants found dead in the desert near Tunisian border, Libyan government says 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z Separately, Tunisian authorities said on Monday that they had recovered 11 bodies from a shipwreck near Sfax on Sunday, with 44 migrants still missing from that sinking. Forty-one dead in migrant shipwreck in central Mediterranean - Ansa 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z Omar, 26, said she and her husband Yaseen Adam had been living in Zarziz, a southern Tunisian town near the border with Libya, saving up to pay smugglers to take them to Italy. Sudanese woman tells of 'horrible' desert journey after expulsion from Tunisia 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z From Jan. 1 to July 20 this year the Tunisian coast guard recovered 901 bodies of drowned migrants off its coast, an unprecedented number. Tunisia migrant wreck toll rises to 11 with 42 missing 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z After releasing all the passengers back onto Tunisian soil, the radar soon detects another boat. On patrol with Tunisia's coast guard: Nine boats in 24 hours 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z A spokesperson for Libya’s border force denied recovering any dead bodies near the Tunisian border on Tuesday, but declined to comment further. At least 27 migrants found dead in the desert near Tunisian border, Libyan government says 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z The two boats that capsized in open seas were believed to have set out from Sfax — a Tunisian port — on Thursday, when sea conditions were good, the Italian coast guard said. Dozens saved by Italy from migrant shipwrecks; some, clinging to rocks, plucked to safety by copters 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z The two boats that capsized in open seas were believed to have set out from Sfax - a Tunisian port - on Thursday, when sea conditions were good, the Italian coast guard said. Dozens saved by Italy from migrant shipwrecks; some, clinging to rocks, plucked to safety by copters 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z Among the online publication's recent satirical reports was one about the Tunisian president condemning sub-Saharan Africans for stealing places on migrant boats from his own people. Jordan's free speech boundaries tested with satire 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z Returning to the shore, their captain is arrested by the Tunisian authorities. On patrol with Tunisia's coast guard: Nine boats in 24 hours 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z In a separate incident Wednesday, 41 migrants are believed to have drowned after the boat carrying them capsized off the Tunisian coast. At least 27 migrants found dead in the desert near Tunisian border, Libyan government says 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z “What is this monsieur from the U.N. talking about?” the Tunisian interior minister said in the interview Wednesday. Tunisian minister concedes ‘small groups’ of migrants were pushed back into desert no man’s land 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z But despite a spate of visits by European leaders to Tunisia lately, the boats keep being launched nearly daily from Tunisian ports. Dozens saved by Italy from migrant shipwrecks; some, clinging to rocks, plucked to safety by copters 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z Tunisian authorities had violently forced him, his wife and their 6-year-old daughter across the border to Libya by foot without water, in the blazing heat, he said. ‘God willing, we will meet again in Libya.’ A migrant family’s tale shows chaos at Tunisian border 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Some blame Tunisian smugglers who, along this section of the coast, are known for using worn-out, unsuitable metal boats. On patrol with Tunisia's coast guard: Nine boats in 24 hours 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z The mountainous terrain complicated firefighting efforts but the Tunisian interior minister has said that the fires here have now been contained with the help of Algeria's army and firefighting planes from Spain. Tunisia fires: 'We had no water to douse the flames' 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z He said that three bodies of migrants had been found in the desert frontiers between Libya and Algeria, to the north, but added the dead were found outside Tunisian territory. Tunisian minister concedes ‘small groups’ of migrants were pushed back into desert no man’s land 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z Elsewhere in the capital, hundreds of supporters of another opposition grouping, the Free Constitution Party, led by party leader Abir Moussi, gathered waving Tunisian flags and chanting: "poverty increased, hunger increased.." and "Saied Enough". Tunisians rally against president on anniversary of his power seizure 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z The Libyan police border guard in al-Assa, near the Tunisian border, found the woman and child in the July 19 photo dead, spokesperson Maj. ‘God willing, we will meet again in Libya.’ A migrant family’s tale shows chaos at Tunisian border 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z We saw dozens of these vessels, stacked high in a huge heap after being seized during a raid by the Tunisian authorities. On patrol with Tunisia's coast guard: Nine boats in 24 hours 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Dozens have been killed in Algeria and across the border in the north-western Tunisian town of Tabarka, people are now assessing the damage. Tunisia fires: 'We had no water to douse the flames' 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z With migrants pouring into Sfax and other points, tensions have risen between the local population and migrants, culminating last month with the death of a Tunisian in the city. Tunisian minister concedes ‘small groups’ of migrants were pushed back into desert no man’s land 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z Moez Tria, spokesman for Tunisian civil protection, said priority was given to protecting residential communities in the region and to prevent the blaze from reaching an airport in the area. Deadly fires rage along Algeria coast, spread to Tunisia 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z The speech to his security council inflamed longstanding tensions throughout the region and country, but particularly between Tunisians and migrants in the port city of Sfax and other eastern coastal towns. ‘God willing, we will meet again in Libya.’ A migrant family’s tale shows chaos at Tunisian border 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Tunisians make up fewer than 15% of those trying to cross from the country into Europe. On patrol with Tunisia's coast guard: Nine boats in 24 hours 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Dozens of sub-Saharan Africans are stranded near the Libyan border and say that the Tunisian authorities removed them to this border area from the city of Sfax earlier this month. Libya recovers five bodies of sub-Saharan migrants near border with Tunisia 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z From January to July 20, the bodies of 901 migrants had been pulled from the waters off the Tunisian coast, he added. Tunisian minister concedes ‘small groups’ of migrants were pushed back into desert no man’s land 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z Musa Khalid from Congo, recounting the group’s plight, said that Tunisian officials took their belongings and money before transferring them out of Sfax and dropping them off without food or water. Rights activists fear Tunisia deal will be model for bartering EU money for migrants’ lives 2023-07-22T04:00:00Z Tunisian authorities long skirted a direct response to those accusations, but on Thursday, the Interior Ministry rejected any responsibility about “Africans outside its borders,” a clear reference to those in the desert. ‘God willing, we will meet again in Libya.’ A migrant family’s tale shows chaos at Tunisian border 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z As we pulled alongside their vessel, one Tunisian man stood up and began threatening to throw his young daughter overboard - for which he was later arrested. On patrol with Tunisia's coast guard: Nine boats in 24 hours 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z The Tunisian government then moved them to shelters in two towns, but rights groups said that dozens are still stuck there in very difficult conditions, left thirsty and hungry in an unprecedented heatwave. Libya recovers five bodies of sub-Saharan migrants near border with Tunisia 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z Some migrants have said they were beaten by Tunisian security officials, their possessions taken from them in some cases. Tunisian minister concedes ‘small groups’ of migrants were pushed back into desert no man’s land 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z “There are people affected as a result of the cruelty and beating … by Tunisian border guards,” said commander of Al-Assa Desert Border Guard, Maj. Rights activists fear Tunisia deal will be model for bartering EU money for migrants’ lives 2023-07-22T04:00:00Z Advocacy group Human Rights Watch said it “failed to include guarantees that Tunisian authorities would prevent violations of the rights of migrants and asylum seekers,” referring to President Kais Saied crackdown on foreigners. Italy's migration conference aims to stem flows by helping Africa 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z Two Tunisians, an Italian, an Albanian and a French national were arrested. Italian police net record 5-tonne cocaine haul off Sicilian coast 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z Tunisian president Kais Saied in February denounced undocumented sub-Saharan African immigration to his country, saying in comments criticized by rights groups that it was aimed at changing Tunisia's demographic make-up. Libya recovers five bodies of sub-Saharan migrants near border with Tunisia 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z Fear of police was at the root of a 2005 incident in Clichy-sous-Bois outside Paris in which three teens — of Mauritanian, Tunisian and Turkish descent — ran when they saw a patrol car. France struggles to confront one of its biggest taboos: race 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Despite signing the deal, the Tunisian president has stressed in the past that Tunisia won’t become Europe’s border guard or serve as a land of resettlement. Rights activists fear Tunisia deal will be model for bartering EU money for migrants’ lives 2023-07-22T04:00:00Z A few scrubby trees offer fitful shade, videos taken by migrants show, and border guards from neighboring Libya and Tunisian aid workers occasionally drop off water and a bit of bread. Stranded in a Strange Land, and Waiting for Death 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Although it survived there, unlike in other countries that rose up during the Arab Spring, successive governments did little to improve the lot of most Tunisians. Tunisia's El General: The rapper who helped bring down Ben Ali 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z The Tunisian government committed itself to tightening its sea borders and combating human smuggling, as well as expediting the return of Tunisians who reside illegally in Europe. Your Tuesday Briefing 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z E.U. officials said they hoped that bolstered funding and closer cooperation would give them more leverage in trying to curb abuses by the Tunisian authorities. In a Bid to Curb Migrants, Europe Strikes a Deal With Tunisia 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Tunisia is suffering an economic crisis and increasing numbers of Tunisians are also trying to leave the country to go to Europe. Tunisia-EU migration: Deal signed to strengthen borders 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Tunisian authorities dumped the African migrants there after rounding them up in the Mediterranean port of Sfax, hours away, where growing numbers have boarded boats to nearby Europe this year. Stranded in a Strange Land, and Waiting for Death 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z He said they were now taking the passports of Tunisians competing overseas and escorting them to and from competitions. Tunisia's El General: The rapper who helped bring down Ben Ali 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z Specific aid that she announced included a $11-million program to boost exchanges of students and $73 million in EU funding to modernize Tunisian schools. European Union and Tunisia announce progress in building economic and trade ties, and on migration 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z Mr. Saied has spearheaded a hate campaign against workers and students from sub-Saharan Africa, accusing them of trying to replace the native Tunisian population. In a Bid to Curb Migrants, Europe Strikes a Deal With Tunisia 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z As she crossed the players' balcony she was spotted by a group of Tunisian fans who proceeded to sing her name. 'My most painful loss' - tears flow again on Centre 2023-07-15T04:00:00Z With the economic outlook grimmer than ever, more Tunisians came to Europe illegally last year than in any year in recent history, Europe’s border agency said. Stranded in a Strange Land, and Waiting for Death 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Thousands of other desperate Tunisians are joining soaring numbers of migrants from sub-Saharan Africa in trying to reach Europe in small makeshift boats. Tunisia's El General: The rapper who helped bring down Ben Ali 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z The popular Tunisian hopes her third major final proves lucky as she aims to be the first African or Arab woman to win a Grand Slam singles title. History at stake in Wimbledon women's final 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Under the agreement, reached late Sunday, the Tunisian government committed itself to tightening its sea borders and combating people-smuggling networks, as well as expediting the return of Tunisians who reside illegally in Europe. In a Bid to Curb Migrants, Europe Strikes a Deal With Tunisia 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Tunisians are in need of hope as their economy teeters toward collapse, with high debt, inflation and joblessness along with worsening political and social tensions. Tunisians gather in front of TVs to watch Ons Jabeur at Wimbledon and escape the heat outside 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z And every week brings more news of migrants drowning off Tunisian shores. Stranded in a Strange Land, and Waiting for Death 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z This is proving quite an earner for the Tunisian leader. Tunisia's El General: The rapper who helped bring down Ben Ali 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z The Tunisian coast guard retrieved the bodies of 13 migrants on Wednesday night and rescued 25 others off the port city of Sfax, according to a statement from the Interior Ministry. At least 15 migrants died this week off Tunisia’s coast and at a desert border amid tensions 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Tunisian authorities have come under fire for alleged rights abuses of sub-Saharan migrants, including rounding up hundreds of them and abandoning them at the desert border with Libya with no food or water. In a Bid to Curb Migrants, Europe Strikes a Deal With Tunisia 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Despite the heatwave that has been raging in the country for several days, many Tunisians have been deserting the beaches to follow Jabeur’s matches, either on giant screens in cafes or in hotel lounges. Tunisians gather in front of TVs to watch Ons Jabeur at Wimbledon and escape the heat outside 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z And it remains unclear to what extent the Tunisian president is willing to work with Europe to curb migration. Stranded in a Strange Land, and Waiting for Death 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Inflation is pushing many foods beyond the price of even middle-class Tunisians and there are severe shortages of staples like rice, sugar and oil. Tunisia's El General: The rapper who helped bring down Ben Ali 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z After the death of a Tunisian man led to reprisals against the migrants, hundreds were deported to desert areas on the Libyan and Algerian borders. At least 15 migrants died this week off Tunisia’s coast and at a desert border amid tensions 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z The Tunisian said she has not watched the 2022 loss as it was too "painful" and instead relied on her coach to help implement a new game plan. Jabeur would swap 'revenge' for 2022 Wimbledon title 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z The Tunisian sixth seed clinched the second set with a timely break of serve at 5-4 and then dominated the decider. Defending champion Rybakina beaten by Jabeur 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z Then, he said, Tunisians in uniforms broke through his door, beat him until his ankle fractured and put him on a bus to the desert. Stranded in a Strange Land, and Waiting for Death 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z A further 1,000 have since been removed from the city and taken to both the Libyan and Algerian borders, local Tunisian officials have been quoted as saying. How African migrants survived racial attacks in Tunisia 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z Tunisia’s struggling economy, with soaring debt and high inflation and unemployment, is pushing more Tunisians and other Africans in Tunisia to make the journey. At least 15 migrants died this week off Tunisia’s coast and at a desert border amid tensions 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z The Tunisian said she will "definitely learn" from last year's defeat. 'Revenge' and reunions - day 10 at Wimbledon 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z That game levelled the match and was the second in a run of five games in a row for the Tunisian - games which ultimately decided the contest. Defending champion Rybakina beaten by Jabeur 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z In the face of criticism, Tunisia moved some of the migrants in the desert to shelters last week and allowed the Tunisian Red Crescent to provide some aid. Stranded in a Strange Land, and Waiting for Death 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z My Tunisian neighbour threw a blanket over me as I ran. How African migrants survived racial attacks in Tunisia 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z The disturbances between migrants and residents in Sfax lasted a week and one Tunisian was killed. Tunisia moves hundreds of migrants from desolate border area 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z One such boat sank on Sunday off the Tunisian coast. Under pressure, Tunisia takes back hundreds of migrants trapped in a border zone with Libya 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z It’s just the quarterfinals this time around, but the Tunisian player has to go through the defending champion to have a chance of winning her first Grand Slam tournament. Jabeur reaches Wimbledon quarterfinals, where defending champion Rybakina awaits 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Rights groups have also accused the Tunisian coast guard of abuses against migrants, including deliberately damaging their boats or beating the passengers, even as European countries rush to upgrade the force’s equipment. Stranded in a Strange Land, and Waiting for Death 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Mr. Daaloul is of Tunisian descent and his wife is Black, and he fears that his son would be a perfect target for the police. This Paris Suburb Burned Before. Has Anything Changed? 2023-07-09T04:00:00Z The Tunisian interior ministry did not respond to requests for comment. Rights group urges Tunisia to halt collective expulsions of African migrants 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z Under pressure from humanitarian agencies, Tunisian President Kais Saied on Sunday ordered the Tunisian Red Crescent to bring aid to the migrants. Under pressure, Tunisia takes back hundreds of migrants trapped in a border zone with Libya 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z Tunisian security forces put some migrants in shelters to avoid vengeance attacks, while some 200 others headed to the Sfax train station to escape to Tunis, the capital, according to Radio Mosaique. Mass expulsions and mistreatment of migrants reported in Tunisia as tensions spike in port city 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z European officials insist that they can better combat abuses against migrants by working closely with the Tunisians. Stranded in a Strange Land, and Waiting for Death 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Disturbances between migrants and residents went on for a week in the port city of Sfax, and one Tunisian was killed, police said. Tunisia removes hundreds of migrants to desert border region -rights group, lawmaker 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Disturbances between migrants and residents went on for a week in the port of Sfax, and one Tunisian was killed. Rights group urges Tunisia to halt collective expulsions of African migrants 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z Tunisian Red Crescent head Abdellatif Chabou headed to the region to oversee an operation to bring food and water to the migrants and allow them to contact their families. Under pressure, Tunisia takes back hundreds of migrants trapped in a border zone with Libya 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z He accused the Tunisian National Guard of beating them “like animals, like slaves,” and assaulting women in the group. Mass expulsions and mistreatment of migrants reported in Tunisia as tensions spike in port city 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z Faouzi Masmoudi, a spokesperson for the Sfax court, said police had arrested three Sub-Saharan Africans suspected of being responsible for the killing of the Tunisian man on Monday. Tunisian killed in clashes with migrants after days of tension in coastal city 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z Unverified videos posted on social media showed young Tunisian men in Sfax detaining migrants, raising sticks and asking them to repeat, “Long live Tunisia.” Tunisia removes hundreds of migrants to desert border region -rights group, lawmaker 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Tunisians love canned tuna, putting it on salad, pizza and even pastries. Your Tuesday Briefing 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z The Tunisian Human Rights League called for a crisis center to address the tensions in Sfax. Under pressure, Tunisia takes back hundreds of migrants trapped in a border zone with Libya 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z The people suspected in the slaying of a 41-year-old Tunisian were under investigation for premeditated murder, according to Faouzi Masmoudi, spokesman for the prosecutor’s office in the seaside city of Sfax. Mass expulsions and mistreatment of migrants reported in Tunisia as tensions spike in port city 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z European countries have pledged financial support, but Tunisian President Kais Saied said that Tunisia will not be a border guard and that it will not accept the settlement of immigrants in the country. Tunisian killed in clashes with migrants after days of tension in coastal city 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z And as globalization would have it, very little local Tunisian tuna goes to Tunisians. Your Tuesday Briefing: Israel’s Assault on Jenin 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z “If you want to eat Tunisian food, ask if there’s tuna on it or not.” In Tuna-Obsessed Tunisia, a Favorite Food Becomes a Lot Less Affordable 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z Earlier this year a crackdown by Tunisian judges detained more than 20 political, judicial, media and business figures with opposition ties. Families of Tunisia opposition say EU deal will not stop migration 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z The survivors told the IOM they left the Tunisian port of Sfax heading for Italy with 46 people aboard, but their boat capsized in strong winds. UN says 37 migrants missing after shipwreck between Tunisia and Italy 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z Comments widely viewed as an attempt to find scapegoats for the country's severe economic crisis, which has led many desperate Tunisians to become migrants themselves. Migrant crisis: Tunisian fisherman finds dead bodies in his net 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z As well as migration issues and hoped-for strengthened efforts against people smugglers, the French minister also wants to discuss security issues following an attack on a Tunisian island during an annual Jewish pilgrimage in May. France, Germany join forces against migration from Tunisia in wake of latest Mediterranean tragedy 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z Before the advent of canned convenience, many Tunisians along the coast preserved fresh tuna on their own with salt and olive oil, drying it in the sun. In Tuna-Obsessed Tunisia, a Favorite Food Becomes a Lot Less Affordable 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z The main opposition parties have decried the arrests as politically motivated and rights groups have urged Tunisian authorities to free those detained. Tunisian judge bars broadcast media from opposition conspiracy cases 2023-06-17T04:00:00Z Young Tunisians like Ms. Tlili flung themselves into politics, activism and media in a frothy rush of excitement, like champagne spraying. Tunisians Mourn a Hard-Fought Freedom Rapidly Slipping Away 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Between January and April this year some 24,000 people left the Tunisian coast in makeshift boats and made it to Italy, according to the UN refugee agency. Migrant crisis: Tunisian fisherman finds dead bodies in his net 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z The plan also includes 100 million euros for Tunisian authorities to carry out search-and-rescue operations for migrants and anti-smuggling operations, she said. European leaders offer more aid to Tunisia amid efforts to curb migration 2023-06-11T04:00:00Z But as globalization would have it, very little goes to Tunisians. In Tuna-Obsessed Tunisia, a Favorite Food Becomes a Lot Less Affordable 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z She said the EU would also expand opportunities for young Tunisians to study, work and train in the EU to help them develop skills that could be used to boost the Tunisian economy. EU considering major Tunisia aid package as migration surges 2023-06-11T04:00:00Z More than 20 journalists now face prison time, and other Tunisians have been jailed for antigovernment Facebook posts. Tunisians Mourn a Hard-Fought Freedom Rapidly Slipping Away 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z That has pushed more and more Tunisians to risk dangerous boat journeys across the Mediterranean to seek a better life in Europe. European leaders hope to restore stability in Tunisia, a major source of migration 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z He did not address the large numbers of Tunisians leaving his country for Europe. European leaders offer more aid to Tunisia amid efforts to curb migration 2023-06-11T04:00:00Z A small proportion of Tunisian bluefin is canned and exported. In Tuna-Obsessed Tunisia, a Favorite Food Becomes a Lot Less Affordable 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z Credit ratings agency Fitch on Friday downgraded Tunisian debt deeper into "junk" territory, underscoring the possibility it will default on loans, prompting a collapse in state finances that could cause widespread hardship. Tunisia will not be Europe's border guard, president says 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z But the gradual curbing of free speech stands out because, when asked to assess their revolution, Tunisians often say that freedom of expression was the only concrete achievement to come from it. Tunisians Mourn a Hard-Fought Freedom Rapidly Slipping Away 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z For years, Tunisia has been one of the few countries with repatriation agreements with Italy, and so Tunisians who enter illegally and have no grounds for asylum bids are sent back. European leaders hope to restore stability in Tunisia, a major source of migration 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z In response to the president's statements, some black Tunisian women, including Ms Mzioudet, took part in the "Carrying My Papers Just In Case" trend on Facebook. Tunisian black women: ‘My skin colour says I don’t belong’ 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z Before Japanese buyers arrived in the late 1980s, Tunisian tuna was sold to the domestic market and to Europe. In Tuna-Obsessed Tunisia, a Favorite Food Becomes a Lot Less Affordable 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z Back from a calf injury that hampered her preparations for the tournament, Jabeur became the first Tunisian and Arab woman to progress that far at the French Open. Jabeur defeats Pera to reach French Open quarterfinals, next plays Haddad Maia; Ruud advances 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z Still, the chill persists: Rising numbers of Tunisians feel uncomfortable discussing politics, according to recent polls. Tunisians Mourn a Hard-Fought Freedom Rapidly Slipping Away 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Tunisian President Kais Saied on Saturday suggested raising taxes on richer people could be an alternative to socially painful reforms as a means to secure an international financial rescue package. Drone shot down in Crimea's Dzhankoi, says Moscow-installed official 2023-06-04T04:00:00Z They wore their passports and ID visibly on their clothes to show they were Tunisian but also in solidarity with migrants. Tunisian black women: ‘My skin colour says I don’t belong’ 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z Much of what goes into Tunisian cans now is low-quality imported tuna. In Tuna-Obsessed Tunisia, a Favorite Food Becomes a Lot Less Affordable 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z The Tunisian, who reached the Wimbledon and US Open finals in 2022, also picked up an injury in the build-up to the tournament but insisted she is "definitely" back to full fitness. Swiatek begins French Open title defence on day three 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z “We’re just saying how we think things are going every day,” and whether the authorities are improving Tunisians’ lives or not, he said recently. Tunisians Mourn a Hard-Fought Freedom Rapidly Slipping Away 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z While Chetoui and other Tunisian farmers despair for the financial losses they face this year, stretched state finances will also suffer. As drought withers Tunisian fields, state feels financial pinch 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z For Ms Mzioudet, the president's statements about sub-Saharan migrants were a backlash against the Arab Spring and what it represented for black Tunisians. Tunisian black women: ‘My skin colour says I don’t belong’ 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z But the economic meltdown brought on by years of mismanagement has now driven up inflation so much that many Tunisians can barely pay for their usual dose of canned tuna, let alone fancy bluefin. In Tuna-Obsessed Tunisia, a Favorite Food Becomes a Lot Less Affordable 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z Her last film, "The Man Who Sold His Skin," was the Tunisian entry for best international feature at the 2021 Oscars. 'Four Daughters' mixes documentary, fiction to portray Tunisian mother 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z Tunisians kept quiet about politics, even around friends. Tunisians Mourn a Hard-Fought Freedom Rapidly Slipping Away 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Many Tunisians still recall with dread the deadly bread riots in 1983-84 - an event that successive governments have cited to avoid putting up prices for ordinary people, piling on problems for state finances. As drought withers Tunisian fields, state feels financial pinch 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z The subsequent introduction of democracy after decades of dictatorship created an opportunity for black Tunisians to be visible in society. Tunisian black women: ‘My skin colour says I don’t belong’ 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z Every year, during tuna fishing season, boats from around the Mediterranean — Tunisians, Egyptians, Greeks — converge for the catch. In Tuna-Obsessed Tunisia, a Favorite Food Becomes a Lot Less Affordable 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z “Today, I am absolutely convinced of Tunisian support for Syria,” a statement from Saied’s office said after what it called the “historic” meeting. Tunisian leader calls meeting with Syria’s Assad ‘historic,’ buries memories of Arab Spring 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z The Tunisian media, for its part, often fell short of the standards Business News had laid out. Tunisians Mourn a Hard-Fought Freedom Rapidly Slipping Away 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Other young Tunisians took to the streets in protest, and demonstrations began again in January 2011. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z Black Tunisians started demanding more equal treatment and Ms Mzioudet felt more comfortable describing herself as black. Tunisian black women: ‘My skin colour says I don’t belong’ 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z He had tasted the bluefin he caught, he said, but few other Tunisians ever would. In Tuna-Obsessed Tunisia, a Favorite Food Becomes a Lot Less Affordable 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z Assad was invited to the residence where the Tunisian president was staying in Jeddah, the Saudi Arabian city hosting the summit. Tunisian leader calls meeting with Syria’s Assad ‘historic,’ buries memories of Arab Spring 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z Some Tunisians posted other satirical songs criticising the police on social media. Tunisia frees two students arrested for satirical song criticising police 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z The Tunisian protests led to similar demonstrations in Egypt. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z In 2018, Tunisia passed a landmark law to criminalise racial discrimination, in particular anti-black racism against black Tunisians and black African migrants. Tunisian black women: ‘My skin colour says I don’t belong’ 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z Tunisian authorities revealed the gunman’s name — Wissam Khazri — and said he planned the attack, but they gave no explanation of why. Deadly Tunisian synagogue attack was premeditated and targeted temple, interior minister says 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z Four civilians were also wounded, the Tunisian Interior Ministry said. Tunisia investigates guardsman’s motive for killing 5 outside historic synagogue 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z They include two Jewish pilgrims and three Tunisian police guards. Toll rises to 5 killed in Tunisia synagogue attack 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z Britain and Germany were content to allow France to claim Tunisia, but the Tunisians refused to acknowledge this grant of power. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z Both Ms Ksiksi and Ms Mzioudet say that despite these laws, the government has allowed the discrimination and inequality faced by black Tunisians to flourish. Tunisian black women: ‘My skin colour says I don’t belong’ 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z Three Tunisian servicemen and two civilians attending an international pilgrimage at the El Ghriba synagogue were killed. Deadly Tunisian synagogue attack was premeditated and targeted temple, interior minister says 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z In a statement, the ministry paid tribute to the “rapid intervention of the Tunisian security forces and stands by Tunisia to continue the fight against antisemitism and all forms of fanaticism.” Tunisia investigates guardsman’s motive for killing 5 outside historic synagogue 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z Four civilians were also injured, the Tunisian Interior Ministry said. Toll rises to 5 killed in Tunisia synagogue attack 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z The United States and France said Tunisian security forces had responded quickly. Tunisia synagogue attack toll up to 6, local media says 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z "I was brought to tears to see one of the largest marches in downtown Tunis that was mostly made up of non-black Tunisians who were saying that black lives do matter," she says. Tunisian black women: ‘My skin colour says I don’t belong’ 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z Tunisian President Kais Saied sought to assure his compatriots and foreign visitors that “Tunisia will remain a safe country, despite the criminal attempts to destabilize it.” Deadly Tunisian synagogue attack was premeditated and targeted temple, interior minister says 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z The authorities gave no motive for the shooting, in which a 42-year-old French national and a 30-year-old Tunisian were killed, according to the foreign ministry. Naval Guardsman Kills 2 Visitors at Synagogue in Tunisia 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z France paid tribute to the “rapid intervention of the Tunisian security forces and stands by Tunisia to continue the fight against antisemitism and all forms of fanaticism,” the statement said. Toll rises to 5 killed in Tunisia synagogue attack 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z Economic woes have driven a big exodus of Tunisians to Europe. Tunisia synagogue attack toll up to 6, local media says 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z Black Tunisian women say they are experiencing more instances of racism after the country's president criticised sub-Saharan migrants. Tunisian black women: ‘My skin colour says I don’t belong’ 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z Two visitors and two security guards have been killed in a gun attack near Africa's oldest synagogue, on the Tunisian island of Djerba. Djerba Tunisia: Deadly shooting near Africa's oldest synagogue 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z But the synagogue, where a celebration for the annual Lag b’Omer festival was held Tuesday night, has previously come under attack by Islamist militants, who have also targeted other Tunisian tourist sites. Naval Guardsman Kills 2 Visitors at Synagogue in Tunisia 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z Al-Qaida claimed that attack, whose victims included German and French tourists as well as Tunisians. Toll rises to 5 killed in Tunisia synagogue attack 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z The cost of an illicit voyage is falling as migrants rely less on Tunisian fishing boats and buy their own metal craft made cheaply and meant for only a single journey. Tunisia facing unprecedented migration crisis as bodies wash ashore 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z Ms Ksiksi, who is a co-founder of the Voices of Black Tunisian Women collective, wants to challenge the misconception that black Tunisians do not exist. Tunisian black women: ‘My skin colour says I don’t belong’ 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z Mahdi Jlassi, head of the National Syndicate of Tunisian Journalists, said that state television had become "a trivial propaganda mouthpiece that excludes all opposition voices", after remaining a pluralistic voice over the past decade. Tunisian journalists union say president is No 1 enemy of press freedom 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z And despite the ordeal everyone is going through, he is hoping they will be able to play their next Arab Club Champions Cup fixture against Tunisian club CS Sfaxien, originally scheduled for May. Sudan crisis: The football coach forced to flee Khartoum 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Tunisian morgues were running out of space and authorities were struggling to contain the surge in attempted crossings, he said. More than 200 migrants die off Tunisia in just 10 days 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z All gingerly stepped from rickety boats into the sturdy craft of the Tunisian Maritime National Guard — and away from their dreams of life in Europe. Tunisia rounds up migrants at sea in unprecedented numbers 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z "They treat us not as Tunisians and treat themselves as not Africans." Tunisian black women: ‘My skin colour says I don’t belong’ 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z A feeling of collective hopelessness has set in that is driving thousands of Tunisians every month to try to illegally cross the Mediterranean into Europe, resulting in a tragic loss of life. Opinion | Tunisia can rebuild its democracy. Only its president stands in the way. 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z Economic woes have also pushed more Tunisians to try to emigrate. Italy touts money for reforms as EU discusses upheaval in Tunisia 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z Coastguards have recovered the bodies of 41 migrants off the Tunisian coast as the number of people dying as they try to reach Europe from Africa soars. More than 200 migrants die off Tunisia in just 10 days 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z In the first three months of this year, 13,000 migrants were forced from their boats off the eastern Tunisian port city of Sfax, the main launching point. Tunisia rounds up migrants at sea in unprecedented numbers 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z She argues that despite independence from France in 1956, Tunisians want to be seen as belonging to Europe, and the colonial viewpoint that black Tunisians are "dusty and unclean" lingers. Tunisian black women: ‘My skin colour says I don’t belong’ 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z The Tunisian people now understand that Saied’s inflammatory rhetoric offers no solutions. Opinion | Tunisia can rebuild its democracy. Only its president stands in the way. 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z Survivors reportedly told rescuers that some 20 fellow passengers were missing from the boat that had set out from a Tunisian port on Saturday night. Hundreds of migrants reach Italian isle; 20 reported missing 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z He said he was acting to "save the state" - a message which resonated with many Tunisians. Tunisia: Is democracy there being destroyed? 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Other Tunisian media reported that Ghannouchi was to be questioned over a video circulating online in which he purportedly says that the president’s perceived efforts to “eradicate” Islamist opposition threaten to unleash civil war. Judge orders Tunisian Islamist leader to stay in custody 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z A lack of black representation in places of social and political power, she believes, reinforces the idea that there are no black Tunisian citizens. Tunisian black women: ‘My skin colour says I don’t belong’ 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z Tunisia’s success is not only important for Tunisians. Opinion | Tunisia can rebuild its democracy. Only its president stands in the way. 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z Tunisian authorities on Tuesday banned meetings at all offices of the opposition Ennahda Islamist party and police closed the headquarters of the Salvation Front main opposition coalition. Tunisian judge orders jail for Ennahda party leader Ghannouchi 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z The arrest came after Mr. al-Ghannouchi said in a meeting on Saturday that excluding the opposition from Tunisian politics, including Ennahda, risked starting a “civil war,” a phrase he used repeatedly. Tunisia Arrests a Leading Opposition Figure 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mikdad’s three-day visit to Tunisia is meant to help restore relations, the Tunisian Department of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. Syria, Tunisia move to restore their diplomatic relations 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z "My skin colour says I don't belong so as black Tunisians we have to constantly prove that we are enough," Ms Ksiksi says. Tunisian black women: ‘My skin colour says I don’t belong’ 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z Tunisian civil society organizations that led the dialogue back then, and returned the country to free and fair elections, were awarded the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize. Opinion | Tunisia can rebuild its democracy. Only its president stands in the way. 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z The Sidi Salem dam in northwest Tunisia provides tap water to Tunis and along the Tunisian Sahel, including cities like Sfax, as well as water for irrigation around Tunis. In grim drought, Tunisians ration water in state-ordered ban 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Though moderate compared with other Islamist movements in the Middle East and North Africa, Ennahda’s religious orientation spooked many Tunisians who feared the party would undo the country’s secular values and freedoms. Tunisia Arrests a Leading Opposition Figure 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Earlier this month, the Tunisian president ordered the appointment of an ambassador to Damascus, after the Syrian government’s decision to reopen its embassy in Tunis and appoint an ambassador. Syria, Tunisia move to restore their diplomatic relations 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Tunisian media outlets reported the charges were linked to remarks Ghannouchi made during a meeting with political allies over the weekend, in which he criticized Saied and his supporters for stifling dissent. Tunisia arrests opposition leader as crackdown escalates 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z I am confident that Tunisians will once again peacefully oppose dictatorship and rebuild their democratic system. Opinion | Tunisia can rebuild its democracy. Only its president stands in the way. 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z Radhia Essamin, from the Tunisian Water Observatory, said the decision to cut the water supply was not surprising, given the country’s worrisome water shortage. In grim drought, Tunisians ration water in state-ordered ban 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Inflation is emptying Tunisians’ wallets; basic goods such as oil, sugar and coffee have disappeared from supermarket shelves. Tunisia Arrests a Leading Opposition Figure 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z In February, Saied had announced his decision to raise the level of Tunisian diplomatic representation in Damascus, and said that the crisis facing Assad’s government was “an internal matter that concerns only the Syrian people.” Syria, Tunisia move to restore their diplomatic relations 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Ezzaier, the Tunisian embassy spokesman, said the embassy did not have many details about the case. Tunisia arrests opposition leader as crackdown escalates 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Tunisian authorities arrested a prominent opposition leader and three other officials in his party, an escalation of President Kais Saied’s crackdown on political opponents. Your Wednesday Briefing: How Russia Gets Chips for Its Weapons 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z That baseless rhetoric touched off evictions, firings and physical assaults on migrants, thousands of whom, along with Tunisians themselves, have taken to the seas in search of better fortunes. Opinion | Europe flounders in the face of surging migration 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z That has led some Tunisians to turn against him. Tunisia Arrests a Leading Opposition Figure 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z It comes as influential Tunisian Islamist leader Rached Ghannouchi was detained after a police search, in a move denounced by his supporters as a stepped-up effort by the president to quash Tunisia’s opposition. Syria, Tunisia move to restore their diplomatic relations 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z But it also attracted fierce critics, and since Saied’s power grab, the Tunisian opposition has remained fragmented. Tunisia arrests opposition leader as crackdown escalates 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Tunisian President Kais Saied announced earlier this month that he had directed the country’s foreign ministry to appoint a new ambassador to Syria. Syria’s FM to Algeria, Tunisia to revive diplomatic ties 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z Tunisian footballer Nizar Issaoui has died from burns sustained in a protest against "police injustice", his family said, in which he set himself on fire. Nizar Issaoui: Protests at funeral of Tunisian footballer who set himself on fire 2023-04-15T04:00:00Z Drowning accidents off Tunisia have increased in recent weeks, leaving dozens dead and missing, amid a sharp rise in migrant boats heading towards Italy from the Tunisian coast. Tunisian coastguard finds more bodies from migrant shipwreck, toll rises to 33 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z Drowning accidents off Tunisia have dramatically increased in recent weeks, leaving dozens dead and missing, amid a sharp rise in migrant boats heading towards Italy from the Tunisian coast. Death toll from migrant boat disaster off Tunisia rises to 25 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z As political repression mounts, “we haven’t seen a vocal or unified outcry from Tunisian society writ large or from Western democracies,” she added. Tunisia arrests opposition leader as crackdown escalates 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Tunisia reopened a limited diplomatic mission in Damascus in 2017, in part to help track more than 3,000 Tunisian Islamist militants fighting in Syria. Syria, Tunisia to exchange ambassadors, end decade of estrangement 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z He was a former player for the Tunisian top-flight side US Monastir and a father of four. Nizar Issaoui: Protests at funeral of Tunisian footballer who set himself on fire 2023-04-15T04:00:00Z Parts of the Tunisian coastline are only about 150 kilometres from Lampedusa, an Italian island frequently used as a crossing point to the mainland. Tunisia migrant boat shipwrecks leave 27 dead or missing 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z The coastguard recovered the bodies of 14 migrants, including six women from African countries, and one Tunisian who was the captain of the boat, the national guard official Houssem Eddin Jebabli said. Death toll from migrant boat disaster off Tunisia rises to 25 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z On July 25, 2021, Saied dismissed the country’s prime minister and froze parliament — moves initially celebrated by many Tunisians fed up with the dysfunctional legislature and a struggling economy. Tunisia arrests opposition leader as crackdown escalates 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, Syria’s government said in a statement it had accepted the appointment of a Tunisian ambassador in Damascus and would reopen its own embassy in Tunis with a new envoy there as well. Syria, Tunisia to exchange ambassadors, end decade of estrangement 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z In the years after the Arab Spring, Tunisian presidents struggled to establish new governments and stabilize the country’s economy. Tunisia’s Influence in Europe 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z Tunisian authorities have started cutting off drinking water at night in areas of the capital and other cities, residents said, in what appears to be a bid to reduce consumption amid a severe drought. Egypt to allow Iranians visas on arrival in Sinai as regional tensions ease 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z The Tunisian coast guard has reportedly stopped 56 boats from leaving the country, bound for Italy, in the past two days. Europe migrant crisis: Dozens missing off Tunisian coast 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z Nidhal Ezzaier, a spokesman for the Tunisian Embassy in Washington, said in a statement Tuesday that the government “did not ban political parties and has no intention of doing so.” Tunisia arrests opposition leader as crackdown escalates 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z She said many Tunisians were dissatisfied by the years following the 2011 revolution that brought democracy, but said "to correct those deficiencies you don't strip institutions of their power". US says Tunisia president weakened checks and balances 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z Tunisians’ freedoms expanded, but the cost of living soared out of reach. Tunisia’s Influence in Europe 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z He has responded to expressions of concern at his moves by the United States and the European parliament by denouncing them as foreign interference and attacks on Tunisian sovereignty. Tunisian president's supporters rally against 'traitors' 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z At least 34 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa - including children and babies - are missing off the Tunisian coast after their boat capsized. Europe migrant crisis: Dozens missing off Tunisian coast 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z "I reiterated the need for the Fund to intervene quickly in favour of Tunisian stabilisation and growth with economic and financial support," Tajani told Reuters. Italy pushing IMF to help Tunisia and avoid instability, minister says 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z Charfeddine at one stage was seen as the closest Tunisian official to the president but had in recent months appeared less frequently in public. Tunisian president names one of his staunchest supporters as interior minister 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z Migrants and some Black Tunisians have been attacked, fired and thrown out of their homes, and some camped outside the U.N. migration office in Tunis, the capital, seeking assistance. Tunisia’s Influence in Europe 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z But only 154 candidates were elected in the two-round legislative ballot, because no candidates bothered to run in seven electoral districts representing Tunisians abroad, reflecting widespread disillusionment with the political class. Tunisia’s parliament convenes for first time since 2021 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z Last month, Tunisian President Kais Saied accused sub-Saharan African migrants living in the country of causing a crime wave and described them as a demographic threat. Europe migrant crisis: Dozens missing off Tunisian coast 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z "Uncontrolled irregular migration can only be reduced by improving the conditions of security and economic stability," Tajani said, adding that Italy was looking to boost training opportunities for Tunisians as an alternative to migration. Italy pushing IMF to help Tunisia and avoid instability, minister says 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z Over recent weeks, Tunisian authorities have detained prominent opposition figures who accuse Saied of a coup, charging them with conspiring against state security. Tunisian president names one of his staunchest supporters as interior minister 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z Saied has been reluctant to accept the loan’s far-reaching stipulations, including strict austerity measures that would cut into Tunisian wages and raise the prices of basic goods — a formula that could lead to unrest. Tunisia’s Influence in Europe 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z She added that black Tunisians, who make up around 10-15% of the country's population, suffer discrimination because of the colour of their skin. Kais Saied: Why Tunisia's president picked on sub-Saharan African migrants 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z A Tunisian court sentenced her to three months in jail in absentia. An Activist’s Flight Reveals Widening Repression in Algeria 2023-03-11T05:00:00Z By comparison, 1,535 Tunisians had come to Italy so far this year. Italy pushing IMF to help Tunisia and avoid instability, minister says 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z Concerns that his rhetoric would embolden Tunisians to attack or otherwise persecute Black residents have been borne out. Migrants flee Tunisia amid arrests and racist attacks on sub-Saharan Africans 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z But European countries are particularly interested in Tunisian stability. Tunisia’s Influence in Europe 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z The party claims that the sub-Saharan Africans are settlers who will eventually dispossess the Tunisians of their land, and it draws a parallel with Israel and the Palestinians. Kais Saied: Why Tunisia's president picked on sub-Saharan African migrants 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z It's labelled in Arabic: "Occupation by sub-Saharan Africans of more than one Tunisian province." Tunisia migrants: False content goes viral on social media 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z And as Tunisian authorities have stepped up arrests of migrants without residency documents in recent weeks, Saied insisted that they are just upholding the law. Facing uproar, Tunisian president denies he’s stoking racism 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z These include accounts of groups of Tunisians gathering outside buildings housing sub-Saharan African migrants to intimidate them, in some cases throwing stones or lighting fires. Migrants flee Tunisia amid arrests and racist attacks on sub-Saharan Africans 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z The Tunisian Coast Guard patrols the sea and intercepted tens of thousands of migrants last year, according to the Tunisian Forum for Social and Economic Rights, a nongovernmental organization. Tunisia’s Influence in Europe 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z That of course infuriated many Egyptians, the vast majority of whom, like many Tunisians, try to differentiate themselves from sub-Saharan Africa. Kais Saied: Why Tunisia's president picked on sub-Saharan African migrants 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z One example is a Twitter post of an incident at a Tunisian airport, in which a man is involved in a fracas and is being restrained by airport staff and security personnel. Tunisia migrants: False content goes viral on social media 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z It welcomed a hotline for migrants and other promises announced by the Tunisian government earlier this week, and encouraged Tunisia to turn commitments into concrete action. Facing uproar, Tunisian president denies he’s stoking racism 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z In response, some have launched a social media campaign, posting selfies with their Tunisian identity documents, along with a protest hashtag: roughly, “my papers on me, just in case.” Migrants flee Tunisia amid arrests and racist attacks on sub-Saharan Africans 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z Tunisian authorities have in recent weeks detained prominent opposition figures including politicians, judges, the head of the main independent media organisation and a leading businessman seen as critical of President Kais Saied. Tunisian groups denounce minister for calling journalists, unions, businessmen 'traitors' 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z The performance was seen as part of a wider conspiracy to dispossess the Egyptians of their own culture and land, while also invoking the Palestinian situation, in ways reminiscent of the Tunisian Nationalist Party. Kais Saied: Why Tunisia's president picked on sub-Saharan African migrants 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z "Saied is threatening everyone here. Parties, civil society, unions. All freedoms... Tunisians are here to say we cannot accept populism and nascent dictatorship," said Najeh Zidi, a teacher at the protest. Tunisian labour union starts major protests against president 2023-03-04T05:00:00Z Fifty-four of the victims have now been identified - 48 Afghans, three Pakistanis, a Syrian, a Tunisian and a Palestinian. Italian prosecutors probe response to migrant tragedy 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z Facing international censure, the Tunisian government has tried to do damage control. Migrants flee Tunisia amid arrests and racist attacks on sub-Saharan Africans 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z Interior Minister Toufik Charfeddine said on Tuesday that "journalists are mercenaries and traitors ... businessmen, trade unionists and parties have sold the country and allied themselves against the Tunisian people ... they are traitors". Tunisian groups denounce minister for calling journalists, unions, businessmen 'traitors' 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z This type of populism appears to be the most likely explanation for February's outburst by Tunisian President Kais Saied against sub-Saharan African migrants in his country. Kais Saied: Why Tunisia's president picked on sub-Saharan African migrants 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z On Sunday, a group of Tunisians broke into Mr. Osman’s apartment, beat up the migrants he was living with and stole their passports and cellphones. Tunisia’s President Vilifies Migrants From Sub-Saharan Africa 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z Social media has, meanwhile, filled with accounts by darker-skinned people in Tunisia, including migrants with and without valid visas, African students and Black Tunisians, of ill treatment and fear. African migrants suffer under crackdown in Tunisia 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z Foreign Minister Nabil Ammar called allegations of official racism “unjust” and “unacceptable” at a news conference Monday, Tunisian official news agency TAP reported. Migrants flee Tunisia amid arrests and racist attacks on sub-Saharan Africans 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z The spokesperson for the Tunisian Forum for Social and Economic Rights, Romdhane Ben Amor, deplored an increasing number of racist assaults against sub-Saharan migrants following Saied’s remarks. Hundreds of protesters denounce racism in Tunisia 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z The Tunisian government has defended the president, arguing that his speech was aimed at those who had come to the country without permission and not those in the country legally. Kais Saied: Why Tunisia's president picked on sub-Saharan African migrants 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z Tunisia, with a population of about 12 million, is home to an estimated 20,000 sub-Saharan Africans, many of whom crossed into Tunisia illegally for the menial jobs that Tunisians often reject. Tunisia’s President Vilifies Migrants From Sub-Saharan Africa 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z Many migrants in Tunisia aim to cross illegally to Europe but cannot afford the hundreds of dollars to get to Italy - a journey also taken by growing numbers of Tunisians. African migrants suffer under crackdown in Tunisia 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z Saied this week ordered security forces to stop all illegal migration and expel all undocumented migrants, prompting a campaign of arrests that caused widespread fear among sub-Saharan Africans as well as Black Tunisians. African Union criticises Tunisia over 'racialised hate speech' against migrants 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z In recent days, about 100 sub-Saharan migrants have been detained for having illegally crossed the Tunisian border, according to Riadh Nouioui, the deputy prosecutor of Kasserine, a mountainous region close to Algeria. Hundreds of protesters denounce racism in Tunisia 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z Take the small political party that supports Mr Saied, the Tunisian Nationalist Party. Kais Saied: Why Tunisia's president picked on sub-Saharan African migrants 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z Some Black Tunisians have also reported a rise in harassment recently based on their skin color. Tunisia’s President Vilifies Migrants From Sub-Saharan Africa 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z "The presidential campaign aims to create an imaginary enemy for Tunisians to distract them from their basic problems," said Ramadan Ben Amor, a spokesperson for FTDES. African migrants suffer under crackdown in Tunisia 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z In a social media post, a master’s student from Côte d’Ivoire, studying at a Tunisian university, decried universities for failing to protect their students. Racist rhetoric by Tunisian president sparks fear among migrants and Black Tunisians 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z Venezuelans, Colombians, Bangladeshis and Georgians applied for asylum in record numbers last year, as did Moroccans, Tunisians and Egyptians. Nearly 1 million asylum requests in the EU in 2022 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z Tunisian rights group, which had this week already condemned what they call hate speech directed at African migrants, said Saied's comments were racist. Tunisian president says migration to Tunisia aimed at changing demography 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z The Interior Ministry said in a statement that, “following the instructions of the president,” it was dealing with foreigners “according to Tunisian law.” Tunisia’s President Vilifies Migrants From Sub-Saharan Africa 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z Mamuella, an Ivorian woman who has stayed inside her apartment in Tunis for over a week for fear of arrest, said Tunisians had no reason to fear her or her compatriots. African migrants suffer under crackdown in Tunisia 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z Many are descended from enslaved people brought to Tunisia before slavery was abolished there in 1846, and they continue to face discrimination in Tunisian society. Racist rhetoric by Tunisian president sparks fear among migrants and Black Tunisians 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z Last year Ghannouchi was brought before judges to answer accusations of money laundering related to Ennahda financing and that the party had helped Tunisian jihadists go to Syria to fight. Tunisian opposition leader in court on incitement charges 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z Tunisia is a major transit point for migrants and refugees seeking to cross the Mediterranean to Europe, including growing numbers of both Tunisians and people from other African countries. Tunisian president says migration to Tunisia aimed at changing demography 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z The foreign minister said the authorities were not to blame for other Tunisians’ discriminatory behavior. Tunisia’s President Vilifies Migrants From Sub-Saharan Africa 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z This Tunisian chickpea soup has a kick from harissa and a bright squeeze of lemon. Lives We Can Save 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z A group of Black Tunisian family & friends during funeral was accosted by police today. Racist rhetoric by Tunisian president sparks fear among migrants and Black Tunisians 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z Ghannouchi was questioned several times last year on suspicions of illicit funding for Ennahda, and of having helped send Tunisian jihadists to Syria in the past to support Islamic State militants. Tunisian police summon opposition leader for questioning -party spokesperson 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z Tunisian authorities have this month cracked down on migrants, detaining dozens of them. Tunisian president says migration to Tunisia aimed at changing demography 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z Mr. Saied has done little either to fix the economy or clean up corruption, as Tunisians had hoped. Tunisia’s President Vilifies Migrants From Sub-Saharan Africa 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z Authorities accused Esther Lynch, the Irish general secretary of the European Trade Union Confederation, of making statements that “interfered with Tunisian internal affairs” during a Saturday protest against Saied in the port city of Sfax. Tunisia orders top European trade union official expelled 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z In a joint statement sent by WhatsApp on Thursday, more than a dozen Tunisian rights groups said Saied’s remarks expressed “hostility to the values of humanity and tolerance the Tunisian state has been bragging about.” Racist rhetoric by Tunisian president sparks fear among migrants and Black Tunisians 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z Lynch's participation in the protests and remarks she made were a "blatant interference in Tunisian affairs", the government said. Tunisia expels European trade union chief for taking part in protest 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z Black Tunisians have a long history in the country, making up 10% to 15% of the population, and rights groups have said the country has not done enough to address racism. Tunisian president says migration to Tunisia aimed at changing demography 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z In recent days, Tunisian police have detained leading figures from opposition or critics of Saied, including prominent politicians, an influential businessman, the head of Tunisia's main independent news outlet. Tunisia president rejects foreign interference after U.S. concern over arrests 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z In recent months, Tunisians have been hit with soaring food prices and shortages of fuel and basic staples like sugar and vegetable oil. Tunisia orders top European trade union official expelled 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z The Tunisian republic has historically identified as African, and “is and will always remain the meeting place of civilizations, races and religions,” the statement added, calling on Saied to issue a formal apology. Racist rhetoric by Tunisian president sparks fear among migrants and Black Tunisians 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z "We respect the aspirations of the Tunisian people for an independent and transparent judiciary that is able to protect fundamental freedoms for all," Price added. U.S. raises concern over arrests of prominent critics in Tunisia 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Tunisians have been suffering for months from shortages of food commodities that have disappeared from stores, including sugar, cooking oil, coffee, milk and butter. Tunisia president says detainees were behind shortages, price rises 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z Many Tunisians still recoil at the memory of the fear of voicing public criticism, and of the abuses meted out to dissidents, before the 2011 revolution. Analysis: Tunisia arrests raise opposition fears of wider crackdown 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z When Tunisian lawmakers take up their seats in the newly elected parliament next month, one change will be immediately obvious - there will be far fewer women among their ranks. NATO boss: More important Sweden, Finland join soon than together 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z Some Tunisian activists wrote posts on social media offering support to sub-Saharan immigrants, while a prominent professional soccer team released “Africa” themed apparel. Racist rhetoric by Tunisian president sparks fear among migrants and Black Tunisians 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z Tunisian analysts describe him as an influential figure since the revolution. Tunisian police detain prominent politician and businessman, their lawyers say 2023-02-11T05:00:00Z Neither the French nor Tunisian governments have commented on the matter. Algeria outraged by wanted protester's French escape 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z The parliamentary elections were widely seen as a gauge of what Tunisians thought of his plans, and of whether Mr. Saied was sincere about preserving Tunisian democracy, as he had pledged to do. Support for Tunisian President Looks to be Slipping After Parliament Vote 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z Turnout was just 11% in the first round of voting last month, as many disaffected Tunisians stayed away and the influential opposition Islamist party boycotted. Elections shine spotlight on Tunisia’s troubled democracy 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z Black Tunisians have long made up a sizable proportion of the population, widely estimated to constitute around 10 to 15 percent of the country’s population of some 12 million people. Racist rhetoric by Tunisian president sparks fear among migrants and Black Tunisians 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z On Friday Moody's credit ratings agency downgraded Tunisian debt saying the country would likely default on sovereign loans. Polls open in Tunisian election with turnout under scrutiny 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z Barely 11% of voters turned out in the first round of parliamentary elections last month, boycotted by opposition Islamists and ignored by many Tunisians disillusioned with their leaders. Challenge for Tunisian democracy: Getting voters to show up 2023-01-28T05:00:00Z Many Tunisians continue to blame the political parties who dominated Parliament over the last decade for stymying Mr. Saied’s reforms, giving him an opening to ban them from the electoral process. Support for Tunisian President Looks to be Slipping After Parliament Vote 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z Saied and his supporters argued that his overhaul of Tunisian politics was needed to end political deadlock seen as worsening economic and social crises. Elections shine spotlight on Tunisia’s troubled democracy 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z For many Tunisians, however, political and democratic goals have taken a back seat to an economic crash that has pushed the state to the brink of bankruptcy while emptying supermarket shelves of key goods. Tunisian activists decry intimidation as vote looms 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z A mass exodus threatens the future of a thousand-year-old Tunisian cave village. Your Tuesday Briefing 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z Daily life for Tunisians seems to keep getting worse. Challenge for Tunisian democracy: Getting voters to show up 2023-01-28T05:00:00Z Though reliable polling is also scarce, the president’s political opponents appear even more unpopular than he is, leaving Tunisians stuck between two unpalatable choices. Support for Tunisian President Looks to be Slipping After Parliament Vote 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z Unemployment tops 18%, the soaring budget deficit has led to shortages of staples, and the International Monetary Fund has frozen talks on a much-awaited new loan for the Tunisian government. Elections shine spotlight on Tunisia’s troubled democracy 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z Thousand-year history: A mass exodus threatens the future of a Tunisian cave village. Mass Shooting in California 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z The home features hand-hewn natural timbers and handmade roof tiles; Tunisian tile similar to those you’ll find at the Santa Barbara Courthouse; and Monterey Revival antiques and Early California collectibles. Elvis' hideaway and other tours not to be missed at Modernism Week in Palm Springs 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z The Tunisian government is currently negotiating a $1.9 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund, which was frozen in December. Challenge for Tunisian democracy: Getting voters to show up 2023-01-28T05:00:00Z Angry Tunisian demonstrators and some outside observers have expressed concern that the birthplace of the Arab Spring uprisings against autocratic leaders 12 years ago is now teetering away from democracy under President Kais Saied. Live updates | World Economic Forum gathering in Davos 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z And Ms. Najjar, 38, does not want to risk death to migrate by boat to cold, hostile-seeming Europe, as so many siblings, neighbors and fellow Tunisians had. Tunisian Cave Village Empties Out in Face of Drought and Modernity’s Draw 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z Tunisians who supported Mr Saied since he came to power in 2021 have grown increasingly frustrated with the state of the economy. Tunisia: Thousands rally against President Saied 2023-01-14T05:00:00Z In a referendum in July last year, Tunisians voters approved a constitution that hands broad executive powers to the president. Tunisia’s opposition to protest against president’s rule 2023-01-14T05:00:00Z President Kais Saied is pinning his hopes on Sunday’s second round of voting, which will wrap up his sweeping redesign of Tunisian politics that began when he suspended the previous Parliament in 2021. Challenge for Tunisian democracy: Getting voters to show up 2023-01-28T05:00:00Z Regardless of entry route, Syrians, Afghans and Tunisians together accounted for roughly 47% of the attempted border crossings. Migrant entry numbers into Europe hit six-year high 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z Five years ago, German police arrested a Tunisian man and his wife on suspicion of planning to carry out a ricin attack in the name of the Islamic State group. Germany: Iranian held in suspected poison plot after U.S. tip 2023-01-08T05:00:00Z In recent months, hundreds of people have drowned off the Tunisian coast, with an increase in the frequency of attempted crossings from Tunisia and Libya towards Italy. Five African migrants die, 10 missing after boat sinks off Tunisia 2023-01-07T05:00:00Z Inflation and joblessness are on the rise, and many Tunisians, once proud of their country’s relative prosperity, now struggle to make ends meet. Tunisia’s political experiment threatens economic collapse 2022-12-24T05:00:00Z Run-offs will be held in most Tunisian regions after only 21 candidates secured victory in the first round of parliamentary elections, the electoral commission said this week. Tunisia union says election run-offs could cause chaos 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z Egyptians, Tunisians and Bangladeshis tried in the greatest number. Migrant entry numbers into Europe hit six-year high 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z The 23 confirmed winners included Ibrahim Bouderbala, the former head of the Tunisian Bar Association and a vocal supporter of Mr. Saied. As Tunisia Drifts Farther From Democracy, Voters Shun Election 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z In light of an unprecedented economic and financial crisis in Tunisia, more than 18,000 Tunisians travelled by boats to Europe in 2022, according to rights group Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights. Five African migrants die, 10 missing after boat sinks off Tunisia 2023-01-07T05:00:00Z “No Tunisian asked Saied to reinvent the wheel of Tunisian politics, to write a new constitution and revamp the election law,” Marks said. Tunisia’s political experiment threatens economic collapse 2022-12-24T05:00:00Z Unlike the Tunisians and Egyptians coming from Libya, those arriving from Turkey — often Syrians and Afghans — do not want to stay in Italy, preferring to move northward, principally to Germany. Fortress Europe can’t stop immigration numbers from rising 2022-12-19T05:00:00Z When an Italian field invader displayed European activist messages, days later a Tunisian man did the same with a Palestinian flag. FIFA mostly wins big but loses some trust at Qatar World Cup 2022-12-19T05:00:00Z But change has not come, with poverty spreading and increasing numbers of Tunisians attempting often-lethal boat trips to Europe in hopes of starting new lives. As Tunisia Drifts Farther From Democracy, Voters Shun Election 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z Only 8.8% of Tunisian voters cast ballots in Saturday's parliamentary elections, the country's electoral commission announced, after most political parties boycotted the vote as a charade to shore up President Kais Saied's power. U.S. urges Tunisia to expand political participation 2022-12-18T05:00:00Z “What Tunisians have been asking for is a more respectful government that meets their bread-and-butter needs and gives them economic dignity.” Tunisia’s political experiment threatens economic collapse 2022-12-24T05:00:00Z But to finalise the deal the government must show it can carry out public spending cuts that may at least in the short term make impoverished Tunisians poorer still. Analysis: Dismal election turnout puts Tunisia president's legitimacy under spotlight 2022-12-18T05:00:00Z In a referendum in July, Tunisians approved a constitution that hands broad executive powers to the president. Low turnout in Tunisia parliament vote amid economic vows 2022-12-17T05:00:00Z Contributing to the low turnout was the absence of activities by political parties — which many Tunisians despise as corrupt and responsible for the country’s declining fortunes. As Tunisia Drifts Farther From Democracy, Voters Shun Election 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z “I love the atmosphere,” said Mr. Othmani, who is planning to marry and eventually bring to Quebec his Tunisian girlfriend — or his “blonde,” one of the several Québécois slang words he slipped into his French. How a Town Famous for Xenophobia Fell in Love With Immigrants 2022-12-17T05:00:00Z Tunisians have been hit with soaring food prices and shortages of fuel and basic staples like sugar, vegetable oil and rice in recent months. Tunisia’s political experiment threatens economic collapse 2022-12-24T05:00:00Z The elections will resuscitate a body that Mr. Saied suspended in July 2021 in what growing numbers of Tunisians now call a coup, demolishing the young democracy as he began governing by presidential decree. Tunisia Heads for First Elections Since Presidential Power Grab 2022-12-17T05:00:00Z The Tunisian government is deeply indebted and chronically short of funds to pay for badly needed food and energy. Low turnout in Tunisia parliament vote amid economic vows 2022-12-17T05:00:00Z Dismissing parliament and the government was popular with many Tunisians, who were fed up with political bickering and economic malaise, and thousands took to the streets to celebrate. Tunisia's Saied unpicks 'Arab spring' democracy 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z In Zarzis, where street walls bear photos of 18 local migrants lost or drowned in an autumn shipwreck for which townspeople blame Tunisian authorities, nobody Reuters spoke to intended to vote on Saturday. As Tunisia votes, coastal town's youth dream only of Europe 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z Many Tunisians, weary of political deadlock and desperate for jobs and growth, initially supported Saied’s actions. Tunisia’s leader defiantly rejects U.S. rebuke on democratic erosion 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z At the time, Tunisians from all classes and regions greeted the moment with cheers and relief, hoping and believing that Mr. Saied would fulfill the revolution’s unmet promises. Tunisia Heads for First Elections Since Presidential Power Grab 2022-12-17T05:00:00Z Before I knew it, I was chanting with the Tunisian and Moroccan supporters. World Cup 2022: 'Finally football smiles back at Arabs' 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z Turnout for the July referendum was just 30%, and Saturday's election, which is being boycotted by political parties, appears to be generating little enthusiasm among Tunisians. Tunisia's Saied unpicks 'Arab spring' democracy 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z By November more than 17,500 Tunisians had landed in Italy this year, the Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights, an organisation working with migrants said. As Tunisia votes, coastal town's youth dream only of Europe 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z Asked how he could introduce economic reforms required for the IMF deal without further alienating Tunisians, Saied he would seek to help small businesses and combat unemployment, but provided few details. Tunisia’s leader defiantly rejects U.S. rebuke on democratic erosion 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z Caught between their misgivings about the president and loathing of the political parties who oppose him, many Tunisians appear lukewarm at best on this vote. Tunisia Heads for First Elections Since Presidential Power Grab 2022-12-17T05:00:00Z In the French city of Nice, diaspora Algerians and Tunisians joined Moroccans in cafes and in each others’ homes for the matches, setting off fireworks in celebration on the famed Mediterranean boardwalk Promenade des Anglais. Morocco’s World Cup streak brings a joyful Arab embrace 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z Tunisians had grown increasingly frustrated over recent years at economic stagnation and political paralysis, with a divided parliament and unstable government. Tunisians protest against president a week before parliamentary elections 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z Hundreds of Tunisians protested on Saturday against President Kais Saied a week before elections to a new parliament created by his constitutional changes, accusing him of an undemocratic coup. Russia wants to turn Ukraine into 'dependent' like Belarus, wife of jailed Nobel laureate says 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z “And it’s up to the Tunisian people, with support from friends of democracy everywhere, to demand a return to accountable government, one with checks and balances and human rights safeguards, as the best way forward.” Tunisia’s leader defiantly rejects U.S. rebuke on democratic erosion 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z The scant interest may partly reflect the fact that Tunisians’ minds are occupied by making ends meet, not politics. Tunisia Heads for First Elections Since Presidential Power Grab 2022-12-17T05:00:00Z They sampled countless olive oils until they landed on a buttery Tunisian brand that aligns well with their particular za’atar. Z&Z Manoushe is a family-run bakery dedicated to a taste of home 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z They were held aloft by Qataris, wrapped around the necks of Tunisians or draped on the shoulders of Moroccan players, their ubiquity undermining assertions that the Arab world had abandoned the Palestinian cause. Morocco’s World Cup win lifts a legion of Arab fans 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z Watching droves of Saudi, Moroccan and Tunisian supporters spur their teams on to historic victories has been a breath of fresh air. World Cup 2022: Could Morocco win for Africa? 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z His visit to Washington, for President Biden’s Africa summit, occurs just days before an election the Tunisian leader hopes will end a period of friction with a principal backer, the United States. Tunisia’s leader defiantly rejects U.S. rebuke on democratic erosion 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z And as the economy has cratered over the past year, more Tunisians are losing faith that Mr. Saied’s project will bring about the changes they are desperate to see. Tunisia Heads for First Elections Since Presidential Power Grab 2022-12-17T05:00:00Z In one match, a Tunisian fan ran onto the field with a Palestinian flag trailing behind him. Palestinian cause takes center stage at the World Cup 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z Neither the Saudis nor the Tunisians, nor the host Qatar, advanced to the round of 16, leaving the Moroccans to take on the next set of matches alone. Morocco Win Brings Cheers Heard Across Africa and the Middle East 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z “We’re disappointed not to qualify with four points. I think the Tunisian people can be proud of us.” Tunisia coach faces questions about his future at World Cup 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z He said the 2022 constitution provided Tunisians greater rights and protections than the country’s previous constitution. Tunisia’s leader defiantly rejects U.S. rebuke on democratic erosion 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z Such rules have led most of the major parties to boycott the elections, as they did the referendum earlier this year in which Tunisians approved Mr. Saied’s new constitution. Tunisia Heads for First Elections Since Presidential Power Grab 2022-12-17T05:00:00Z The Tunisians have never been past the group stage in five World Cups and their two wins were 40 years apart: against Mexico in 1978 and Panama four years ago in Russia. France can win WCup group in style, Tunisia simply must win 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z Just after half-time, a group of Tunisian fans unfurled a massive flag saying "Free Palestine". World Cup 2022: 'Being a gay fan in Doha is so taboo we're invisible' 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z Tunisian supporters at their Nov. 26 match against Australia unfurled a massive "Free Palestine" banner, a move that did not appear to elicit action from organisers. Analysis: At Qatar World Cup, Mideast tensions spill into stadiums 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z |
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