#tunisian-officials

[ follow ]
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The Iranian Opposition's Urgent Task

Pahlavi pledged to lead a transition to a 'free and democratic Iran.' He called on President Trump to continue the American-Israeli military operation against Iran, in the hope of displacing a regime he decried for placing a 'sea of blood' between itself and its people.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

French court denies extradition of ex-Tunisian President Ben Ali's daughter

The Paris Appeals Court stated that its ruling was based on Tunisia's failure to respond to a request for guarantees of a trial by an independent and impartial court.
France news
Canada news
fromSoccer News
6 days ago

Prediction: Canada vs Tunisia - Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts - Soccer News

Canada seeks pre-World Cup momentum against Tunisia after recent struggles and injuries.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Egypt talks were seed of a new order

The meeting of Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey aims to establish a ceasefire and curb Israeli and Iranian dominance after the war.
Berlin food
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

The Libyan desert oasis that welcomes thousands of Sudanese: The refugees are our guests. They are our brothers'

Nafissa Boubaker operates a cafe in Kufra, Libya, serving Sudanese coffee while supporting her family amidst the ongoing Sudanese civil war.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

People of Burkina Faso should forget about democracy, says military ruler

Ibrahim Traore claims democracy is not suitable for Burkina Faso, emphasizing a shift towards military rule and stifling opposition.
Digital life
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago

Digital Hopes, Real Power: Reflecting on the Legacy of the Arab Spring

Digital tools empower global protests, but governments respond with repression, creating a cycle of empowerment and control that traces back to the 2011 Arab uprisings.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Niger rejects EU's call to free ousted President Bazoum

The EU resolution stated that it 'strongly condemns the continued arbitrary detention of democratically elected President Bazoum and his wife.' The EU further demanded their 'immediate and unconditional release.'
France politics
#iran
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Life in Iran, Amid Repression and War

The Iranian regime's brutality has intensified, leading to widespread anger and despair among dissidents amid escalating conflict with the U.S. and Israel.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

In Iran, hope gives way to fear as conflict rages on

Initial hopes for regime change in Iran have shifted to doubt and fear as the conflict continues and civilian casualties rise.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Trump Is Betraying Iran's Pro-Democracy Protesters

Trump promised support to Iranian pro-democracy protesters but abandoned them when their quick victory became unlikely, treating them as disposable allies while considering deals with the existing regime.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Pakistan hosts top Saudi, Turkish, Egyptian diplomats over war in Iran

Pakistan is mediating talks between the US and Iran to de-escalate the conflict amid the US-Israel war on Iran.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Senegal and Morocco tied by religion and trade but divided by AFCON fallout

CAF's appeals board on Tuesday ruled that Senegal forfeited the final by leaving the field of play without the referee's authorisation, and it awarded Morocco a default 3-0 win. The game was delayed for 14 minutes as most of the Senegalese players and staff returned to their dressing room, while Senegal fans battled stewards behind one of the goals in protest against a controversial penalty call for Morocco after Senegal had a goal ruled out.
France politics
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

How Washington Can Help Lebanon

The U.S. must increase diplomatic engagement to help Lebanon address Hezbollah's destabilizing influence and broker peace between Lebanon and Israel amid humanitarian crisis.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Celebrations in Morocco but devastation in Senegal after Afcon decision

The entire Moroccan people are out in every city and everywhere, happy with our cup. The cup has returned to us, the cup that was denied to us. My friend told me that Morocco had won, and I was so happy. I was sleeping at home when I heard this news, and I was so happy. We're so happy now.
France politics
#iran-protests
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

War in Iran, chaos in the Gulf, repression in the west: and the thread that binds them all is Palestine | Nesrine Malik

Middle East instability stems from Israel's occupation of Palestinians; regional conflicts escalate when this core issue remains unresolved.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

US envoys meet Hamas in Cairo to salvage fragile Gaza truce

The US engages directly with Hamas to preserve a fragile October ceasefire in Gaza amid escalating regional conflict and Israeli military operations.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

The Iranian moment: A leap into the unknown

Iran has experienced two major political transformations since the 1920s, with a third potentially emerging as the Islamic Republic faces unprecedented strain.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

People are gripped by huge fear': defiance and hope on the streets of Tehran

Tehran residents experience fear and uncertainty amid American and Israeli airstrikes, with many evacuating to countryside while security forces increase presence and internet blackouts complicate information access.
World news
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

An Iranian Political Dissident on Khamenei's Killing and What Comes Next

Iranian dissident Mehdi Mahmoudian, imprisoned nine of the past sixteen years for activism, reflects on Khamenei's death and his experiences surviving Iran's prison system amid ongoing military conflict.
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

Fifteen years after Egypt's uprising, how faith and politics reshaped a generation

Fifteen years ago, Egyptians from all walks of life took to the street to demand "bread, freedom, social justice." They were protesting the oppressive 30-year rule of Hosni Mubarak. Egypt had been under martial law for 31 years. This meant that political opposition was silenced, and opponents were often imprisoned and tortured. Police brutality was the norm. Egypt's economy was also weak and relied heavily on foreign aid and loans from the World Bank and International Monetary Fund.
Philosophy
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Iran cannot be bombed into democracy. But it can be helped to find its way there | Simon Tisdall

Trump favors dramatic, fast military actions and regime-change ambitions to demonstrate power, prioritising spectacle and instant results over sustained strategic outcomes or democratic concerns.
fromAnOther
2 months ago

The Voice of Hind Rajab: The Emergency Call That Shook the World

It was a small extract, but this young girl was begging for life,
Film
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Clashes erupt at antigovernment protest in Albanian capital Tirana

Violent protests in Tirana involved clashes, arrests and injuries as the opposition demanded Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation over alleged corruption by him and his allies.
Social justice
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

How nonviolent protest can break autocratic rule

Nonviolent, creative community tactics, including singing, noise, patrols and boycotts, are being used in Minneapolis and globally to resist ICE actions and drive political change.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Solidarity With the Iranian People

Independent journalism holds the powerful accountable, centers marginalized communities, advances progressive ideas, and depends on reader support to sustain urgent coverage.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Two popular Tunisian journalists handed three-year jail terms

Two Tunisian journalists were sentenced to three and a half years for money laundering amid a broader crackdown on dissent.
World news
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Police States Are Terrifying, But They Are Brittle. I Witnessed This in Tunisia.

A mass movement in Tunisia toppled a 24-year dictator fifteen years ago, showing how quickly entrenched authoritarian systems can collapse.
#gaza
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Egypt's parliament backs economy-focused cabinet reshuffle

Egypt's House of Representatives approved a cabinet reshuffle put forward by President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, reshaping key economic posts as the country grapples with a floundering economy. The shake-up announced on Tuesday brings 13 new ministers to the government, including those overseeing housing, higher education, planning, investment, and foreign trade. It also creates the position of deputy prime minister in charge of economic affairs, according to Egyptian media.
World news
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Born after the Arab Spring: 37 million Egyptians have no memory of 2011

Egypt's population surged to nearly 120 million since 2011, remaining very young while economic gains lag, with job creation failing to meet annual needs.
World news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Today in History: January 28, protesters opposed to Mubarak's rule seize Cairo

Jan. 28 records diverse historic events including political uprisings, royal succession, literary publication, disasters, cultural milestones, sports achievements, and recent military casualties.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Four killed by floods after Tunisia's worst rainfall in 70 years

Severe rainfall—heaviest in over 70 years—caused deadly flooding in Tunisia, killing at least four and disrupting transport, schools, and emergency services.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Growing protests in Iran do not necessarily herald a return to monarchy

Reza Pahlavi claims street protests endorse his leadership, but Iran lacks unified alternative leadership and international actors like Trump remain cautious.
World news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

As protests rage, Iran pulls the plug on contact with the world

Iran severed internet and telephone networks nationwide, isolating 85 million people and blocking diaspora communication during widespread economic protests.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Why Qatar is betting on diplomacy with Iran

Qatar conducts pragmatic diplomacy between Washington and Tehran to contain escalation and manage strategic risks threatening Gulf security and energy stability.
[ Load more ]