Tunisia
Debt strains will rise in Middle East and North Africa
External debt indicators have worsened in past decade in some Middle Eastern and North African countries
Middle EastTunisian president’s position is becoming untenable
A former prime minister and opposition leader was arrested on terrorism-related charges on December 19
TunisiaTunisian president’s position appears weak
The low turnout in the parliamentary election has triggered calls from opposition parties for the president to resign
TunisiaTunisia’s IMF deal will raise political tensions
The politically important Tunisian General Labour Union warned the government not to unilaterally enact economic reforms
TunisiaTunisian polls will produce pliant parliament
Tunisians over the weekend protested against the president and called for a boycott of the upcoming parliamentary polls
TunisiaTunisian labour union is moving towards opposition
Tunisia's largest union, the Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT), said it would oppose 'secret' deals with the IMF
TunisiaTunisian transitional politics hurt trust and economy
Tunisia’s institutions and economy have suffered during the decade after the revolution
TunisiaTunisia will struggle to exit crisis stage
Tunisia finds itself in acute economic troubles, with food and fuel shortages having become commonplace
Tunisia
