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Human Rights Watch urged Tunisia to end the use of anal testing, used as "proof" to prosecute same-sex relations.
Ismail Bouzreeba al-Zway, a journalist critical of Haftar, has been jailed on vague terorrism-related charges, sparking outcry from human rights activists
Moroccan singer jailed in high-profile cyber blackmail scandal
Popstar Dounia Batma and two others were sentenced to eight months in prison over their involvement in a Moroccan blackmail case known as 'Hamza mon bb'.
Tunisia parliament speaker Rached Ghannouchi survives no confidence vote
Rached Ghannouchi, leader of Tunisian Ennahdha Party, will stay on as parliament speaker.
Saudi FM discusses Libya with Algerian, Tunisian leaders
Saudi Arabia, Algeria and Tunisia took part in talks on the conflict in Libya on Tuesday.
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.
Iran arms embargo lapse would 'intensify' regional violence: US
The US special representative for Iran sought to rally Gulf allies as Washington tried to extend an arms embargo on Tehran, warning failure ...
Tunisia interior minister named as new PM
As well as being interior minister in the outgoing government, Mechichi has been a counsellor to the Tunisian President.
Tunisian man in coma transported 'illegally' to Italy
A Tunisian family has taken the drastic step of taking their 18-year-old son, who has been in a four-year-long coma, to Italy for treatment on ...
Tunisian foreign minister 'fired over Libya stance': reports
Tunisian Foreign Minister Noureddine Erray has voiced his support for Libya's UN-backed Government of National Accord, the reports said.
'UAE conspiracy' aims to destabilise Tunisian politics, warns official
An official from Tunisia's Islamist Ennahdha party warned of a 'UAE conspiracy' aimed at disrupting Tunisian politics.
Middle East matchmaking: The rise of online dating
With online dating growing in popularity, entrepreneurs in the Middle East are taking advantage by creating a range of digital apps.
Tunisian medical researchers are developing technology to detect coronavirus
Tunisian medical researchers are tackling an outbreak of Covid-19 with a number of novel technological projects.
Tunisia's Ennahdha seeks new government as 'corrupt' PM resigns
Tunisian Prime Minister Elias Fakhfakh is facing calls for a travel ban amid an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption, as Tunisia's ...
Black Lives Matter skirts North Africa despite everyday racism
Black citizens in Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia, as well as migrants from sub-Saharan Africa who come to work, study or try to reach ...
Chaos in Tunisian parliament as ‘counter-revolutionary’ MPs continue occupation
Chaos prevailed in the Tunisian parliament as MPs from the Free Constitutional Party, linked to former dictator Ben Ali, continued a sit-in after the resignation of Prime Minister Elyes Fakhfakh
Tunisia protesters force entry to oil production site
Hundreds of Tunisian protesters pushed past military forces to enter the El Kamour oil production site.
Resigned Tunisian PM sacks Ennahda ministers, sparking furious reaction
Tunisian Prime Minister Elyes Fakhfakh, who is continuing in his position in a caretaker capacity after resigning, has sacked six ministers from ...
Tunisia PM resigns after political row
Fakhfakh has had a strained relationship with Tunisia's largest party, Ennahdha.
Tunisia's Ennahdha to withdraw support for Fakhfakh government
Tunisia's moderate Islamist party said it will withdraw support for government.
Tunisia jails blogger for writing fake Quran coronavirus verse
Amna Al-Sharqi faced death threats after she penned and shared the satirical 'Surah Corona'.
Tunisia's Ennahdha party seeks government change
Tunisia's Islamist-inspired Ennahdha party, the largest in parliament, called Monday for consultations to appoint a new prime minister, a move ...
Tunisia parties seek to remove parliamentary speaker Rached Ghannouchi
At least five Tunisian parties plan to launch a vote of no confidence in parliamentary speaker Rached Ghannouchi who has been accused of ...
New Tunisia protests over unemployment
"Either we get a better life or we all die," demonstrators, including women, could be heard shouting.
Tunisia's premier has answered questions, which could threaten the government.
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