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Wednesday, May 22

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Tunisia court sentences TV pundits to prison for critical political commentary

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A Tunis court on Wednesday handed one-year sentences to two TV hosts for “spreading false news” and “defaming others” after they had made critical comments online and in the media, a court spokesman said.

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President of Tunisia in a meeting with Imam Khamenei expressed condolences to the people of Iran

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This afternoon, Mr. Kais Saied, the President of Tunisia, along with his accompanying delegation, met with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution. During the meeting, he offered his condolences on behalf of the government and the people of…

Tuesday, May 21

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Tunisia: World Water Forum - Tunisia Says Need for Solidarity, Coordination On Climate Change

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Tunis, May 21 -- Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries Abdelmonem Belati said there is need to increae cooperation and solidarity among countries through the exchange of expertise, technology transfer and coordination on a…

Monday, May 20

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Migrants in Tunisia ask for safe passage to Europe amid increasing anti-migration policies

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A final stop for many who dream of a better life in Europe, El Amra and nearby Jebeniana reflect the compounding problems facing Tunisia, a key transit point for migrants from Syria, Bangladesh and a variety of sub-Saharan African nations.

Sunday, May 19

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Hundreds rally in support of Tunisia president amid series of arrests

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TUNIS, May 19 — Hundreds of people rallied today in downtown Tunis in support of President Kais Saied amid the recent ar...

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Protesters in Tunisia call for migrants to be returned to home countries

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Anti-migrant anger is mounting in impoverished towns like Jebeniana along the Tunisian coastline.

Protesters in Tunisia call for migrants to be returned to home countries

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Anti-migrant anger is mounting in impoverished towns like Jebeniana along the Tunisian coastline.

Saturday, May 18

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Tunisia says 23 people missing in Mediterranean sea

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The national guard says it has informed the navy and search and rescue operations are under way.

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About 23 migrants missing after boat disappears from Tunisia to Italy

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Around 23 migrants are missing after setting off in a boat from Tunisia towards Italy, the country’s national guard said on Saturday.

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At least 23 people missing off Tunisia coast, authorities say

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Search and rescue operations under way while five suspects have been arrested, Tunisian National Guard says.

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Around 23 migrants missing after boat disappears from Tunisia to Italy

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The boat is believed to have been heading to Italy.

Tunisia authorities say over 23 migrants on boat bound for Italy missing

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According to the national guard of Tunisia, around 23 migrants are missing after boarding a boat bound for Italy. The national guard stated on Saturday that it had dispatched floating units and notified the navy to assist in the search for…

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Tunisia: La World Aquatics Nomina Un Comitato Di Stabilizzazione

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La World Aquatics ha nominato Mohama Zribi come presidente del comitato di stabilizzazione tunisina, lo stesso indicato dal Ministro dello Sport

Friday, May 17

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‘Regime machinery operating efficiently’ as Tunisia cracks down on dissent

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Supporters denounce arrests of lawyers, journalists as 'wave of repression' shows no sign of slowing down.

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Tunisia lawyers strike over arrest of colleague

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The demonstration in the North African country's capital came days after two lawyers were arrested — one brusquely extracted from the bar association headquarters and the other needing to be hospitalized after sustaining injuries while…

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Tunisia: Tunisia - Deepening Civil Society Crackdown

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Beirut -- Authorities Target Refugee and Migrant Rights Groups, Activists and Journalists

Thursday, May 16

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As crisis escalates in Tunisia, lawyers strike over arrested colleague they say was tortured

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Lawyers in Tunisia took to the streets on Thursday to protest a string of recent arrests that have convulsed the country over the past week and provoked international outcry.

As crisis escalates in Tunisia, lawyers strike over arrested colleague they say was tortured

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By BOUAZZA BEN BOUAZZA and SAM METZ Associated Press TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Lawyers in Tunisia took to the streets on Thursday to protest a string of recent arrests that have convulsed the country over the past week and provoked…

As crisis escalates in Tunisia, lawyers strike over arrested colleague they say was tortured

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TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Lawyers in Tunisia took to the streets on Thursday to protest a string of recent arrests…

Tunisia President Blasts Foreign Criticism Of Arrests

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Several prominent pundits, journalists, lawyers and civil society figures in Tunisia have been arrested in recent days.