EU Lawmakers Call Out Commission Inaction on Rights Decline in Tunisia Introduction Today, European parliamentarians from across the political spectrum have condemned the European Union’s inaction and shortsighted approach to Tunisia‘s democratic backsliding and decline in human rights. Lawmakers have called for stronger action to be taken and for democracy […]
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The Urgent Role of the UN Human Rights Council in Addressing Tunisia’s Escalating Human Rights Crisis
The UN Human Rights Council Should Address the Rapidly Growing Human Rights Crisis in Tunisia June 27, 2023 By As the 53rd session of the UN Human Rights Council is underway, four human rights organizations have called for urgent action to address the deteriorating human rights situation in Tunisia. In […]
Addressing Tunisia’s Rights Crisis: Urgent Call for Action by Human Rights Council
The Deterioration of Human Rights in Tunisia Requires Urgent Attention Introduction The human rights situation in Tunisia has significantly deteriorated in recent years, leading to concerns from international human rights organizations. Four prominent human rights organizations, including the International Commission of Jurists, International Service for Human Rights, Amnesty International, and […]
The Meloni Government’s Narrow Strategies in Tunisia: An Editorial Analysis
Italy’s Support for Tunisia‘s Repressive Government Risks Encouraging Abuses The Meloni government‘s recent offer of continued resources for Tunisia‘s coastal patrols during Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi’s visit to Tunis is a further step down a dark road. By offering help to stop departures without demanding greater respect for human […]
Tunisia’s Sentencing of Ghannouchi Represents a New Level in President Saied’s Crackdown on Opposition
Tunisian Court Sentences Opposition Figure Under Anti-Terrorism Law A recent decision by a Tunisian court to sentence opposition figure Rached Ghannouchi to a year in prison and a fine has brought to the fore concerns about a growing crackdown on dissidents and critics of President Kais Saied. Ghannouchi is the […]
Tunisia’s Fragile Democracy at Risk as Government Moves to Dismantle Largest Opposition Party
Tunisian government‘s attack on opposition party raises concern for democracy In a move that serves as a direct threat to the democratic values upheld by Tunisian citizens, the Tunisian government has intensified its crackdown on political opponents of President Kais Saied’s power grab. Human Rights Watch has reported that Ennahda, […]
Growing Concerns Over Tunisia’s Judicial Independence Amid Adding Human Rights Lawyers to Conspiracy Case
Amnesty International has expressed concerns about growing repression in Tunisia following the authorities’ decision to broaden a criminal investigation based on unfounded accusations of “conspiracy.” The investigation previously targeted 17 suspects, of whom 12 were arrested, on charges of plotting to attack the state and foment social tension. The president […]