Tunisia
Tunisia increases prison sentences for defendants in deadly 2023 Djerba synagogue attack - report
A Tunisian appeals court increased prison sentences for defendants linked to the 2023 attack on Djerba’s historic Ghriba synagogue, which killed five people, including two Jewish visitors.
Middle East economy to shrink 2.1% in 2026, Gulf economies by 4.3%, World Bank forecasts
At least two dead, six reported missing after migrant shipwreck off Tunisia's coast
Tunisia extends 'Sumud 4' flotilla activists' detention to 10 months, little international outcry
Experts advocate for Tunisian food sovereignty as a path to independence
Food sovereignty has become a high priority among local NGOs, civil society and the government to protect against foreign investments that that may steal land from local farmers.
As African migration to Europe spikes, Tunisia takes center stage in Italy’s foreign policy agenda
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni signed agreements with Tunisian President Kais Saied, aiming to enhance economic relations and address irregular migration.
Pascale's Kitchen: Tu Bishvat & the Tunisian Festival of Sons
Below, I am bringing you two recipes for cookies that are made especially for the Festival of Sons and are perfect for serving on Tu Bishvat.
Prominent critic of Tunisia's Saied gets suspended jail term
Rights groups have urged authorities to free detainees. President Saied has described them as terrorists and traitors and says judges who free them would be abetting their crimes.
Tunisia says escaped Islamist convicts believed to be behind bank robbery
President Kais Saied said this week that what happened was not an ordinary escape, but rather a smuggling operation that was planned for months with the aim of causing chaos in the country.
Five Islamist convicts escape from Tunisian jail
The interior ministry published the names and photos of the escaped convicts and urged citizens to contact the police if they see them.
Historic synagogue in Tunisia heavily damaged in anti-Israel riots
A video taken Wednesday shows heavy damage to the site, including to the fenced-off grave of a 16th-century rabbi.
US Embassy in Tunisia to close two days due to expected pro-Palestinians protests
Demonstrations will also take place on Friday, as Hamas leaders called for a day of support throughout the Arab world.
Tunisia detains Abir Moussi, prominent opponent of president
In front of the La Goulette police station, dozens of angry Moussi supporters protested, shouting slogans against Saied amid a heavy police contingent who cordoned off the building.
Tunisia hints Israel behind devastating Storm Daniel due to 'Zionist name'
"Zionism's growing influence has penetrated:" Tunisian President Kais Saied appeared to blame Zionism for floods that devastated Libya's Derna.
