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Tunisia

Tunisia lies between Libya and Algeria and has a Mediterranean coastline along its north and east. It gained independence from France in 1956.

Tunisia is a North African nation with just under 11 million people. Its capital is Tunis. After French rule, leader Habib Bourguiba promoted a secular government and advanced women's rights. In 2011, its own popular protests against corruption sparked the Arab Spring movement. This is a collection of DW's latest content on Tunisia.

Deutschland Pflegekäfte aus dem Ausland

Foreigners sought to plug gap in German care sector 17.08.2018

Germany’s government is seeking workers from abroad to fill the gaps in its care sector. Mohmmed Ali Nafzi moved to Munich from Tunisia a few months ago after the German government paid for him to complete language course.

Tunesien Frauentag in Tunis

Tunisia: Gay rights, inheritance reforms put country on edge 15.08.2018

Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi has backed equal inheritance rights for men and women and is also pushing for other reforms such as decriminalizing homosexuality. Religious conservatives are far from happy.
Durchgangssperren im Ankunftterminal des Flughafen in Venedig

Osama bin Laden's suspected bodyguard Sami A. barred from re-entering Germany 13.08.2018

German authorities have issued a re-entry ban against Sami A., a suspected former bodyguard for Osama bin Laden. It comes despite a German court ruling that the Tunisian national's deportation from Germany was illegal.
Deutschland | Durchsuchung nach Fund von Rizin in Köln

German prosecutors: Tunisian planned ricin terror bombing against 'unbelievers' 03.08.2018

German prosecutors have widened their probe into a foiled biological terror attack. Meanwhile two suspected accomplices have also been arrested in Tunisia, one of whom planned a "simultaneous" attack in that country.
Osama Bin Laden Porträt

Osama bin Laden's suspected bodyguard Sami A. released from Tunisian prison 27.07.2018

Sami A., a suspected al-Qaeda-trained bodyguard who once protected Osama Bin Laden, was deported from Germany two weeks ago. A Tunisian judge said no accusations could be made against him at this time.
Flughafen Frankfurt/Main

Tunisians, Germans split over deportation of suspected bin Laden bodyguard 19.07.2018

Last week Germany deported terrorist suspect Sami A. to Tunisia, but a court has ordered he be returned out of concern for his safety. The case has divided citizens and politicians alike in both countries.
Flüchtlinge aus Nordafrika

German Cabinet declares Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria 'safe' 18.07.2018

Germany's Cabinet wants to add three Maghreb states and Georgia to a list of "safe countries of origin." But will the change pass Germany's upper house of parliament, the Bundesrat, where it failed last year?
Tunesien Sicherheitskräfte

German deportation of Tunisian terror suspect sparks torture concerns 17.07.2018

A German court has ruled against the decision to deport a terrorist suspect to Tunisia, citing torture concerns. Despite Arab Spring reforms, experts say Tunisian authorities must do more to address human rights abuses.
Deutschland Flughafen Düsseldorf

Suspected Osama bin Laden bodyguard Sami A. to remain in Tunisia after Germany cancels deportation order 14.07.2018

Germany suspects 42-year-old Sami A. of working as a bodyguard to late al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden. A German court wants him to return from Tunisia after ruling his deportation was illegal.
eco@africa Moderatorin Sharon Momanyi

Welcome to the latest edition of eco@africa 13.07.2018

On this week's eco@africa, we see how volcanic rocks are offering a greener alternative to damaging charcoal cooking, we meet an artist turning fruit waste into art and learn how to recycle wind turbines.
Tunesien Souad Abderrahim, erste weibliche Bürgermeisterin von Tunis

Women's rights in Tunisia: Could first female mayor signal democratic change? 11.07.2018

Last week, the Tunisian capital elected Souad Abderrahim its first female mayor in the first city elections since the Arab Spring. Could her victory signify a new direction for Tunisia's formerly Islamist Ennahda party?
Griechenland - Transgender Flüchtlinge: Natasha,

Transgender refugees in Greece reclaim their dignity 08.07.2018

On the back of a groundbreaking court decision, two transgender refugees have found the freedom to start a new life in Greece. Marianna Karakoulaki and Dimitris Tosidis report from Thessaloniki.
Tunesien Souad Abderrahim, erste weibliche Bürgermeisterin von Tunis

Islamist-supported candidate becomes first female mayor of Tunis 03.07.2018

Souad Abderrahim dedicated her victory to "all women who have struggled" to reach senior positions. This was the first mayoral election in the Tunisian capital since the 2011 Arab Spring uprising.
Russland WM 2018 Belgien gegen Tunesien

World Cup 2018: Tunisia looking to end victory drought 28.06.2018

The Eagles of Carthage will be playing for more than just pride when they meet Panama in Saransk on Thursday. Their hopes of the last 16 may be gone, but they still have the chance to end a long barren spell.

Russland WM 2018 l Saudi Arabien vs Ägypten 1:1 - durch Elfmeter von Al-Faraj

Elimination of World Cup's Arab teams leaves fans disappointed 26.06.2018

With four Arab teams at the World Cup, hopes were high one would reach the round of 16. Instead, all four are headed home after the group stage. Meanwhile Egyptian star Mohamed Salah has sparked controversy in Chechnya.
Russland WM 2018 Belgien gegen Tunesien

World Cup 2018: Lukaku and Hazard at the double as Belgium crush Tunisia 23.06.2018

Belgium are in the driving seat in Group G after an impressive victory over Tunisia, whose hopes of qualifying for the last 16 now hang by a thread. Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard were the stars for the Red Devils.
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