Tunisia

  • Jan 18, 2011
  • 3 min read

TUNISIA: Army support will be key for unity government

Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi today defended the composition of the unity government that he...

Tunisia
  • Jan 18, 2011
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FRANCE/TUNISIA: Opposition capitalises on 'surprise'

Key French officials acknowledged today and yesterday that they were caught completely...

France
  • Jan 17, 2011
  • 7 min read

TUNISIA: Ben Ali exit opens door for new pluralism

Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi has promised to announce a new 'unity' government today,...

Tunisia
  • Jan 14, 2011
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TUNISIA: Ben Ali concessions highlight loss of control

Several thousand protesters have gathered in Tunis today, while demonstrations...

Tunisia
  • Jan 13, 2011
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TUNISIA: Ben Ali looks threatened as protests escalate

The government announced an overnight curfew in the capital yesterday, in an attempt to curb the...

Tunisia
  • Jan 11, 2011
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TUNISIA: Riots mark watershed in Ben Ali's rule

The government yesterday ordered the closing of schools and universities amid continuing...

Tunisia
  • Jan 10, 2011
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TUNISIA: Riots could signal longer-term unrest

Protests resumed today, including a march in Tunis, after at least 14 people were...

Tunisia
  • Dec 30, 2010
  • 2 min read

TUNISIA: Protests highlight unemployment woes

President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali yesterday dismissed his communications minister and appointed a...

Tunisia