Sonia Dhamani, a fierce critic of President Kais Saied, has criticised him for practices against refugees and migrants.

In other Arab Spring countries, including Tunisia, the revolution came faster but has been short-lived with authoritarianism, oppression and conflict re-entering the picture soon after the initial ...

In January, following the Tunisian revolution's tenth anniversary, riots took place across the country. Protesters marched against inequality, corruption and police brutality, despite a COVID-19 ...

Tunisia and the spark that launched uprisings 13:37. ... One slap in the face, and that's how the revolution began. He ran, screaming, to the government office in the center of town.

Tunisia's revolution began when Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire in Sidi Bouzid. Morning Edition host Leila Fadel went to the city to ask why the country appears to be losing its democratic gains.

Tunisian Women Turn Revolution Into Opportunity In the year since Tunisia touched off the Arab Spring, women have assumed a number of high-profile positions. As part of his Revolutionary Road Trip ...

Tunisia commemorates anniversary of the 2011 revolution. Opposition decries democratic backsliding People commemorate the 13th anniversary of the Tunisian uprising in Tunis, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024.

Tunisia’s elections authority, known by its French acronym ISIE, announced initial results July 26, showing 94.6% approved the proposed constitution. Turnout was 30.5% of Tunisian voters.

Tunisia holds an election for a new parliament on Saturday. ... Tunisia's path from revolution to presidential power grab. By Reuters. December 15, 2022 12:52 PM UTC Updated ago ...

Tunisia’s revolution 14 years on: ‘The emperor has no clothes’ The Arab Spring did not bring democracy to the region, but it remains a beacon of hope for struggling Arabs.