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Tunisian political parties took the streets and demonstrate against Tunisian President Kais Said

Tunisian political parties took the streets and demonstrate against Tunisian President Kais Said

Repression in Tunisia grows as election looms nearer

A new wave of repression is seen as a strong indicator for President Kais Saied's presidential campaign.

A sub-Saharan migrant sweeps the street in Tunis, Tunisia on August 25, 2023, as a toddler in diapers looks on

A sub-Saharan migrant sweeps the street in Tunis, Tunisia on August 25, 2023, as a toddler in diapers looks on

Tunisia's 2024 election: What role will migration play?

What impact is the so-called EU migration deal having and how might it affect President Saied's chances of reelection?

Tunisian police and security officers patrol the site of a deadly shooting attack

Tunisian police and security officers patrol the site of a deadly shooting attack

Synagogue shooting in Tunisia: 'A miracle I survived'

After a gunman killed five people during a Jewish pilgrimage, Djerba locals are asking why — and what happens next.

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Two women in brightly colored safety vests, one holding a photo and the other a painting, both depicting migrants in boats at sea

Two women in brightly colored safety vests, one holding a photo and the other a painting, both depicting migrants in boats at sea

Tunisia: EU version of 'Rwanda plan' for asylum-seekers?

Tunisia: EU version of 'Rwanda plan' for asylum-seekers?

While Tunisia is a trusted ally for curbing migration to Europe, rights observers don't consider it a "safe" place.

An injured migrant lying on a matress

An injured migrant lying on a matress

EU-Tunisia migration deal: Encouraging the people smugglers?

EU-Tunisia migration deal: Encouraging the people smugglers?

Irregular migrants in Tunisia don't believe the new "strategic agreement" will stop them from trying to reach Europe.

Fransiska from Guinea came to Tunisia on a popular square in Sfax

Fransiska from Guinea came to Tunisia on a popular square in Sfax

Stranded in Tunisia: African migrants' urgent plea for help

Stranded in Tunisia: African migrants' urgent plea for help

Tunisia's crackdown against Sub-Saharans is escalating. Hundreds of migrants remain in the desert without water or food.

Refugees in a boat are rescued near the Italian coast

Refugees in a boat are rescued near the Italian coast

EU-Tunisia migration proposal ignores human rights concerns

EU-Tunisia migration proposal ignores human rights concerns

The migration deal could help the North African nation avert economic collapse but worsen conditions for migrants.

Tunisian women demonstrate against racism, holding signes reading 'We are all Africans'

Tunisian women demonstrate against racism, holding signes reading 'We are all Africans'

Tunisia: Presidential scapegoating stokes fear and support

Tunisia: Presidential scapegoating stokes fear and support

Saied has scapegoated migrants as part of a crackdown, but protests and calls for an apology give hope as well.

Tunisian demonstrators carry placards during a protest in central Tunis against their president on January 14, 2023.

Tunisian demonstrators carry placards during a protest in central Tunis against their president on January 14, 2023.

After Tunisia's 'ghost election,' what comes next?

After Tunisia's 'ghost election,' what comes next?

Tunisians are dispirited and a wannabe-authoritarian leads the country. What now for the endangered democracy?

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