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Middle East round-up: More fighting in Sudan, despite ceasefire
1 year, 6 months ago

Middle East round-up: More fighting in Sudan, despite ceasefire

Al Jazeera  

Fighting shows few signs of slowing down in Sudan, Turkey’s presidential election campaign enters its final stretch, and a warning about future extreme temperatures in the Middle East. Here’s your round up of our coverage, written by Abubakr Al-Shamahi, Al Jazeera Digital’s Middle East and North Africa editor. Courting Nationalists in Turkey With the clock ticking towards Sunday’s presidential run-off …

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Tunisian leader calls meeting with Syria’s Assad ‘historic,’ buries memories of Arab Spring
1 year, 7 months ago

Tunisian leader calls meeting with Syria’s Assad ‘historic,’ buries memories of Arab Spring

Associated Press  

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Smiles, a handshake and what Tunisian President Kais Saied called a “historic meeting” with the long-ostracized Syrian leader Bashar Assad. “Today, I am absolutely convinced of Tunisian support for Syria,” a statement from Saied’s office said after what it called the “historic” meeting. Tunisia resumed diplomatic relations with Syria in April, and Assad’s presence at the …

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Tunisian leader calls meeting with Syria's Assad 'historic,' buries memories of Arab Spring
1 year, 7 months ago

Tunisian leader calls meeting with Syria's Assad 'historic,' buries memories of Arab Spring

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Smiles, a handshake and what Tunisian President Kais Saied called …

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‘Proud day to be Arab’: Jubilation for Saudi Arabia, Tunisia fans
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Proud day to be Arab’: Jubilation for Saudi Arabia, Tunisia fans

Al Jazeera  

After Saudi Arabia’s seismic upset over Argentina and Tunisia’s hard-won draw against Denmark, Arab fans say the sky is the limit. Early on Tuesday, Saudi Arabia shocked the world with its 2-1 victory over the Lionel Messi-led Argentinian national team in Lusail Stadium. For supporters of Saudi Arabia and Tunisia, watching their teams’ inspired performances on Arab soil was an …

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Struggling Tunisians find joy in spirited World Cup display
2 years, 1 month ago

Struggling Tunisians find joy in spirited World Cup display

Al Jazeera  

With their economy in a crisis, Tunisians have little to smile about these days – but their football team is one of them. The reason was none other than the opening match of the Eagles of Carthage, as Tunisia’s football team are known, in the Qatar World Cup campaign against Denmark. An hour before the 2pm kickoff, Tunisians were stunned …

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Tunisian court jails lawmaker over corruption charges
3 years, 2 months ago

Tunisian court jails lawmaker over corruption charges

Al Jazeera  

Mehdi Ben Gharbia is the latest opposition member to come under scrutiny amid growing concerns over civil rights. Mehdi Ben Gharbia, a businessman, former minister and member of the secular opposition party Tahya Tounes, is the latest parliamentarian to be apprehended since President Kais Saied lifted parliamentary immunity and seized control of legislative and executive powers. Shortly after Saied dismissed …

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Tunisia military judge jails two members of parliament
3 years, 3 months ago

Tunisia military judge jails two members of parliament

Al Jazeera  

The rulings come amid growing concerns for human rights after the president seized governing powers in July. A Tunisian military judge has jailed two politicians from the Karama party, a lawyer and the judiciary said, amid growing concerns for human rights after the president seized governing powers in July. On Tuesday the court jailed Nidal Saudi and Saif Eddine Makhlouf, …

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Remembering the day Tunisia’s President Ben Ali fled
3 years, 11 months ago

Remembering the day Tunisia’s President Ben Ali fled

Al Jazeera  

On the 10th anniversary of the day that Tunisia’s President Ben Ali fled the country following weeks of protests, our writer looks back at the days leading up to that moment of the Arab Spring. It was well known that Ben Ali’s ruling party, the Democratic Constitutional Rally, placed “mock” student activists inside universities to act as informants. “We can’t …

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Nostalgia for old era challenges Tunisia’s democratic gains
3 years, 11 months ago

Nostalgia for old era challenges Tunisia’s democratic gains

Associated Press  

MONASTIR, Tunisia — Flanked by columns of private security, Tunisian lawmaker Abir Moussi recently swept onto a stage to address an adoring crowd at a rally filled with symbols evoking the North African country’s past. Since winning a parliamentary seat in 2019, Moussi has become one of the country’s most popular — and most controversial — politicians, riding a wave …

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What is the Arab Spring, and how did it start?
4 years ago

What is the Arab Spring, and how did it start?

Al Jazeera  

Ten years ago, revolts spread like wildfire across the Arab world, spurring events that changed the region. Mohamed Bouazizi died on January 4, 2011, but not before his gesture went viral, sparking protests against the cost of living and the country’s authoritarian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. Ben Ali’s 23-year-rule ended 10 days later when he fled to Saudi …

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Three dead in 'Islamist terrorist attack' in France's Nice; killer identified as 21-year-old Tunisian migrant
4 years, 1 month ago

Three dead in 'Islamist terrorist attack' in France's Nice; killer identified as 21-year-old Tunisian migrant

Firstpost  

French president Emmanuel Macron, who quickly travelled to Nice, announced increased surveillance of churches by France’s Sentinelle military patrols, which would be bolstered to 7,000 troops from 3,000 French anti-terrorism prosecutors are investigating a knife attack at a church in the Mediterranean city of Nice where the attacker killed three people, slitting the throat of at least one, and injured …

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