Europe Solidaire Sans Frontières
, by CRLDHT
It is clear that President Kaïs Saïed is operating on two fronts: on the one hand, he is using the justice system to eliminate his political opponents by manipulating reality, accusing them, on the basis of serious accusations, of plotting against him. These trumped-up accusations are often (…)
, by CRLDHT
Journalist Chadha Haj Mbarek was arrested in early October 2021, in connection with the so-called “Instalingo company” case. She was accused of plotting against state security, undermining public order and insulting the President of the Republic, all of which are charges brought against many (…)
, by Tunisian, Maghrebi and international personalities
Nine months have passed since the arrest of the political leaders accused by President Kais Saïed of “plotting against State security”. Moreover, he has not hesitated to designate all those seeking to prove their innocence as “accomplices in the plot.”
Clearly, the aim is to quell any voices (…)
, by SOULIER Édouard
For several months now, black people living in Tunisia have been subjected to attacks, firings and expulsions, against a backdrop of the fight against illegal immigrants.
In this context, the Tunisian presidency has even developed theories of the “great replacement” to justify this treatment, (…)
, by Associations, international organizations, trade unions, political parties
The undersigned organizations deeply express their concern and outrage regarding the pernicious situation in Tunisia, particularly these last days in Sfax, the main coastal city of the south. Since the death of a Tunisian national presumably during a scuffle[1] with some sub-Saharan nationals on (…)
, by BEN SAID Ikram
This article presents an urgent call to action from a Tunisian feminist who sees the hard-fought legacy of generations of activists evaporate by the day.
Tunisia has become a hostage of President Kais Saied’s mission to consolidate power and destroy every democratic institution and (…)
, by ACHCAR Gilbert, BARON Alain, ROUSSET Pierre, SAINT JEAN Henri, TRAT Josette
Ahlem Belhadj died, too young, in Tunis on March 11, 2013. Activist, child psychiatrist by training, she was best known for being the president of the Tunisian Association of Democratic Women (ATFD). We publish below a first set of tributes that we have received.
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, by NPA / NPA l’Anticapitaliste
The New Anti-Capitalist Party sends its condolences to Myriam, Youssef and Jallal, to all the comrades of Ahlem, activists in the feminist and trade union movement.
Ahlem is leaving at a time when the social movement is particularly targeted, when women’s rights and the democratic rights she (…)
, by Fourth International
The Bureau of the Fourth International wishes to express its shock and sadness at the death of our dear comrade Ahlem Belhadj.
Ahlem’s warmth, kindness and militant qualities were appreciated by all. As soon as the news was known we received messages from France, Brazil, Mexico, the West (…)
, by Leaders
A leading figure in trade unionism, in the fight against oppression, courageous, committed, she was since her age in the front line on all fronts. With a strong voice and determination, she had long carried the cause of democracy and women on her shoulders and in her heart. Dr Ahlem Belhadj, 57 (…)
, by Movements (Algeria, Tunisia, international)
Zakaria Hannache is present on the Tunisian territory since August 22, 20. Risk of refoulement of asylum seeker in cooperation with Algerian authorities would mark a dangerous turning point for human rights for Tunisia.
Update: Thanks to regional and international mobilization, Zakaria (…)
, by AMOR Khalil, MESTIRI Abir
Tunisia is undergoing an authoritarian restoration in the form of the personalization of power and the hardening of police repression.
Since the coup of 25 July 2021, President Kaïs Saïed has extended his powers. After ending the parliament, suspending the 2014 constitution that emerged from (…)
, by LEROUGE Dominique
One year after his coup de force of 25 July 2021, the Tunisian president Kaïs Saïed has had a new constitution adopted by referendum, giving him almost all the powers.
The Constitution of 25 July 2022 establishes a regime in which the president has most of the powers. Placed under his direct (…)
, by MAHDAWI Hamed
A decade after their successful uprising, Tunisians are still waiting for the realization of their political, economic, and social demands, despite frightful signs of a lagging economy and stunted politics.
The Tunisian uprising in 2011 was triggered by a spontaneous public demand for social (…)
, by HAMMAMI Hamma, MARKS Monica
Hamma Hammami is the Secretary General of the Tunisian Workers’ Party (est. 1986, legalized 2011) and a leader of the Popular Front for the Realization of the Objectives of the Revolution (est. 2012). He is the editor of the newspaper Sawt Achaab, author of eleven books on politics and (…)
, by MAHMOUD Ines
The screams for “work, freedom and national dignity”, echoing in the streets throughout Tunisia in 2011, have brought about political and democratic change, that led not only to the abolition of the former dictatorship, but more importantly to a new constitution and gain of political-democratic (…)
, by BOUKHAYATIA Rihab, FRAWES Yosra
According to the Minister of Women, Children and the Elderly, Asma Shiri Laabidi, violence against women in Tunisia has increased five-fold since March 2019. Since the start of the confinement period, several associations have red-flagged this trend.
With its support centers set up in (…)
, by STIERL Maurice, TONDO Lorenzo
Relatives say more than 30 people stuck at sea told to go home or lose food and water
More than 30 migrants from Bangladesh who were trapped on a merchant ship off Tunisia for three weeks have been sent back to their home country against their will, according to relatives.
They were among (…)
, by ROMDHANI Messaoud
In the aftermath of what ’s often been referred to as the “Arab Spring”, the European Union (EU) gave much more attention to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region, especially to Tunisia, where the democratic transition was more likely to bring about hope, as its peaceful political (…)
, by KAMALI DEHGHAN Saeed
Judicial harassment and rise in arrests under anti-sodomy law add to climate of tension and fear.
One of the Arab world’s most visible advocacy groups defending the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people is facing closure following legal threats by the government. (…)
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