Tag: #Tunisia
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Tunisian activist jailed for ‘insulting’ police while lodging complaint
Tunis, March 4 (AFP/APP):A Tunisian gay rights and democracy activist was sentenced to six months in prison for insulting officers as she tried to lodge a complaint over police intimidation, her lawyer said Thursday. Rania Amdouni, a 26-year-old LGBT rights campaigner often seen at pro-democracy protests, has been the target of a smear campaign by…
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Market for edible flowers blossoms in Tunisia
Tabarka, Tunisia, Feb 18 (AFP/APP):A Tunisian entrepreneur growing edible flowers says she is surprised by the appetite for her homegrown product in the North African country and hopes to see a “new culinary culture” bloom. Sonia Ibidhi, a 42-year-old journalist, turned to organic farming of the niche but in-demand product “out of love” for working…
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Tunisia says 1 migrant dead, 22 Missing in Shipwreck off Lampedusa
Tunisia says that one migrant is dead and 22 missing in a shipwreck off Lampedusa.
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Fresh Tunisia protests break out in impoverished south
Tataouine, Tunisia, Feb 12 (AFP/APP):Dozens of Tunisian youths on Friday blocked roads in the long-marginalised southern Tataouine region in anger over unkept government promises to provide work and investment. In November last year, the administration of Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi pledged to create hundreds of jobs and a fund to launch economic projects in Tataouine…
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Tunisian President’s Aide Hospitalised after Opening Suspect Letter
The Tunisian President’s aide has been hospitalised after opening a suspect letter.
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Tunisian Premier Announces Major Cabinet Reshuffle
The Tunisian Premier has announced a major cabinet reshuffle.
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Tunisia Extends 5 Year Old State of Emergency
Tunisia has extended a five year old state of emergency.
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Tunisia Cracks Down with Arrests in Italy Hazardous Waste Scandal
Tunisia has cracked down with arrests in the Italy hazardous waste scandal.
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Tunisia Extends Night-Time Curfew Until End of Year
Tunisia has extended the night-time curfew until the end of the year.
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Return of Angry Tunisian Football Fans who Set Sail for Italy
Angry Tunisian football fans, who set sail for Italy, have returned.