Tunisia began 2024 with a further extension of its state of national emergency until January 31st. It comes after an almost perpetual cycle of renewal of this law that observers see as detrimental to the country's democracy. Furthermore on Monday prominent journalist Zeid El-Heni was arrested just days after he criticised the trade minister, his lawyer Ayachi Hammami said. According to Reuters El-Heni will have his first court hearing on Jan. 10 on the charge of "defaming others on social media," his lawyer told reporters.
In December, 613 migrant men from Niger detained in Libya were deported back to their home country, according to a
Eight NGOs informed the UN Human Rights Council that the situation for women in Egypt deteriorated between 2019 and 2024,
In an interview with French magazine L’Express, France’s Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau called for a recalibration of relations
In Nabeul, Tunisia’s harissa festival draws locals and global visitors to celebrate the spicy, brick-red chili paste central to
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