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In-depth: From women's rights to freedom of expression, progressives in Tunisia's young democracy are fighting to preserve and advance the social gains of the revolution.
Ten years on, Tunisia is Arab Spring's only success
Only Tunisia has made the transition during the Arab Spring, with the other popular uprisings ending in repression, war or chaos.
The UAE's hidden hand in Tunisia's political crisis
As Tunisia becomes embroiled in a political crisis, questions are being raised about the UAE's role.
Tunisian President Kais Saied's first six months in power
The first six months of Kais Saied's presidency have been dominated by two major crises - the challenge to form a new government, and the ...
Tunisia needs more than sex ed to break taboos
Comment: Tunisia's new sex education curriculum is a positive step, but a real change in attitudes will take at least a generation, writes Sarah Yerkes.
Tunisia's Islamist party may choose outside candidate as PM
The move comes as Ennahda, which won 52 of 217 seats in last month’s parliamentary election, seeks consensus with other parties for a coalition.
Kais Saied sworn in as Tunisia's new president
Kais Saied, a conservative academic with no previous political experience, was sworn in before members of the constituent assembly and other top ...
Tunisia picks law professor as new president
Kais Saied, an independent candidate who ran on a conservative, anti-corruption platform, takes the presidency with at least 72% of the popular ...
Media mogul, law professor face off in Tunisia election
In an unusual election, Tunisians will choose between two candidates who have never held political office to be the North African country's next ...
Karoui out of jail just before Tunisia’s presidential run-off
Tunisia gears up for a fair vote in Sunday’s presidential poll after jailed candidate Nabil Karoui was freed days ahead of the run-off.
Polls open in Tunisian legislative elections
Polls opened on Sunday in Tunisia for the third round of legislative elections since the North African country's 2011 revolution, in a key vote ...
Can Tunisia survive attempts to derail its democracy?
Comment: Saudi Arabia and UAE have continuously sought to undermine Tunisia's relatively successful reformist path, writes Jonathan ...
Tunisia court keeps presidential runner behind bars
A fresh request to free jailed presidential candidate Nabil Karoui was rejected by Tunisia's court of appeal on Tuesday.
Anti-establishment figures claim shock leads in Tunisia polls
Two anti-establishment candidates in Tunisia's divisive election claimed to have won through to a runoff, hours after polling closed.
Tunisians begin voting in uncertain presidential poll
Tunisians headed to polling stations on Sunday to choose a president from a wide variety of candidates, amid uncertainty over the outcome of the election.
Widow of Essebsi dies as Tunisia heads to polls
Chadlia Caid Essebsi, 83, died on Sunday as Tunisia took to polls to pick a new leader.
Tunisia PM says cancer-stricken Ben Ali can return home
'If he wants to return to be buried here, I give my green light' said Youssef Chahed of exiled autocrat Ben Ali, who has been hospitalised for ...
Jailed Tunisian presidential candidate starts hunger strike
Controversial media mogul Nabil Karoui began a hunger strike in prison, demanding his right to vote in the upcoming presidential election in ...
Women to play a decisive role in Tunisia's elections
Women will likely play a big role in determining Tunisia's future in the coming elections, especially if the vote goes to a second round.
Tunisia's next president: Who are the candidates?
In a significant election for Tunisia's young democracy, the wide range of options available to Tunisians could lead the country in profoundly ...
Tunisian judiciary refuses to release imprisoned presidential candidate
Tunisian judges have rejected an appeal for the release of Nabil Karoui, a media magnate imprisoned on money laundering charges, who is running ...
Presidential campaign opens in Tunisia after Essebsi death
Campaigning for Tunisia's presidential election opened with 26 candidates vying to replace late leader Beji Caid ...
Tunisian security official, three 'terrorists' killed in clashes
A senior Tunisian policeman and three Islamist militants, described as 'terrorists' by the government, were killed on Monday in a security ...
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