Tunisia’s new government sworn in without parliamentary approval

The new Tunisian government, which includes 10 women, was sworn in amid controversy over its legitimacy, since it was not approved by parliament as stipulated in the constitution.

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Tunisia’s political crisis forewarns economic collapse

Economists are sounding the alarm about a possible economic collapse in Tunisia, urging for reforms to revive the economy that had been suffering since 2011 amid political instability.

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Tunisian journalists behind bars reflect growing repression of media freedom

Tunisians have been concerned about the return of oppression and restriction on media freedoms following renewed military trials of civilians, arrests and attacks on journalists.

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Tunisia's Ennahda party shaken by resignations, political crisis

The Islamic Ennahda movement is facing a wave of resignations that are depriving it of its historical leadership and popular base after being the country’s ruling party since 2011.

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Tunisia's Saied appoints female prime minister amid coup claims

Two months after sacking his former prime minister, Tunisian President Kais Saied has named Najla Bouden Romdhan as the country's next premier.

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Absence of government, parliament negatively affects Tunisia’s economy

The complex political and economic scene in Tunisia is deepening concerns over the negative economic repercussions on the sovereign ratings of the economy and the business and investment climate, as political experts warn of an unprecedented economic disaster.

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Tunisian president tries to reassure those who fear for democracy

Although President Kais Saied asserted that he would respect the constitution, some political parties and governmental organizations expressed their concerns about his monopolization of power.

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Tunisia places senior Ennahda figure under house arrest

Anouar Maarouf, the former communications and technology minister, was reportedly informed by Tunisian authorities that he has been placed under house arrest.

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Tunisian lawmaker arrested after Facebook posts criticizing Saied

Yassin Ayari had accused the Tunisian president of staging a "coup against the constitution."

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Tunisia's president names new interior minister as critics slam 'coup'

Ridha Gharsallaoui's appointment as interior minister comes days after the Tunisian president suspended parliament and fired his prime minister.

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Is Tunisia’s fragile democracy under threat?

In the midst of stifling political, health and economic crises, Tunisian President Kais Saied decided to sack the prime minister and suspend parliament in a move some described as a “coup.”

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The Takeaway: The roots of Tunisia’s political crisis are economic

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