UN Asks for Probe Into Death of Detained Activist
The United Nations Libya mission (UNSMIL) has issued a fervent call for authorities in the eastern region of the country
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Politics
Relatives of imprisoned activists gather at the International Criminal Court
Families of imprisoned Tunisian dissidents are urging the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate alleged political persecution and human rights
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Tunisia may tax the rich to avoid the IMF bailout
Tunisian President Kais Saied has put forward a proposal to introduce additional taxes targeted at the wealthiest individuals in order
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My country was a dictatorship before. This feels worse
Author: Nadia Marzouki (*). First appeared in New York Times.
I remember exactly when I knew that Tunisia was free.
It was February 2011, just weeks after a popular uprising had forced Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali, Tunisia’s longtime dictator, to flee the country. I was coming home for the first time in 10 years: My father was a prominent opponent of the regime, and it hadn’t been safe to stay. When I lived in Tunisia, I was used to being scrutinized and interrogated at the airport. But in 2011 a border officer welcomed me with an affable grin. In that moment, it was suddenly clear what the revolution had achieved.
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Tunisia cracks down on independent media
Tunisia under the rule of President Saied is increasing its crackdown on free speech. The media’s landscape is facing mounting
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Anniversary of a Controversial Decree in Morocco
On May 16, 1930, the French protectorate in Morocco introduced a decree known as the Berber Dahir, which brought changes
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Rached Ghannouchi Sentenced to 1 year in prison
Prominent Tunisian opposition figure Rached Ghannouchi has been sentenced to one year in prison on terrorism-related charges, as reported by
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Ahmed Adghirni: The Amazigh activist on the right side of history
Ahmed Adghirni, a Moroccan Amazigh activist and visionary, dedicated his life to defending the Amazigh language, culture, and identity. With
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Public SNRT acquires majority stake in Medi1 Radio
The Moroccan Radio and Television Company (SNRT) has officially declared its acquisition of an 86.3% stake in the capital of
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Concerns over a bill threatening press in Morocco
A draft bill proposed by the Moroccan government has raised deep concerns among many civil organizations. The bill includes measures
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Deadly Shooting Attack at Tunisian Synagogue
A shooting attack outside a synagogue on the Tunisian island of Djerba resulted in the death of a Tunisian security
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