Ms. Ben Mhenni used her blog to expose violence against protesters in the revolt that led to the government’s overthrow, and then to the Arab Spring.
Author: LILIA BLAISE
Tunisia’s #MeToo Started Outside a High School. Will It End in Court?
Outrage over photographs of a politician appearing to sexually harass a student led hundreds of women to speak out about abuse. But how much change results may depend on a legal case.
Top Contender for Tunisia Presidency Freed From Jail, 4 Days Before Vote
Nabil Karoui, one of the two candidates in the runoff to become Tunisia’s president, was released after threatening to seek postponement of Sunday’s vote.
Tunisia’s Presidential Runoff: Two Candidates, and One Is in Jail
The businessman, television boss and presidential contender Nabil Karoui has been held on corruption and money-laundering charges since August. That poses problems, whether he wins or loses.
Tunisia’s Democracy Is Tested, and Pulls Through, After a President’s Death
Béji Caïd Essebsi was “a tightrope walker,” guiding a fledgling democracy. The initial transition after his death has been smooth, though conflict lies ahead.
Tunisia Bans Full-Face Veils for Security Reasons
The decision came amid a growing effort to fight terrorism, and met with little public criticism. “Society is aware of the necessity of security,” an academic said.
Tunisia Commission Releases Final Report on 50 Years of Dictatorship
The Truth and Dignity Commission published an archive of human rights violations and named President Béji Caïd Essebsi for his role in trials in 1963.