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Protests in several cities coincide with a deepening economic, social and political crisis in Tunisia.
News Tunisia » Tunisia » Social: Tunisia’s economic crisis deepens as the promise of a better life fades
Joblessness, failing services and rising costs deepen hardship across the country.
News Tunisia » Tunisia » Social: Tunisia: Escalating crackdown on human rights organizations reaches critical levels
Tunisian authorities have increasingly escalated their crackdown on human rights defenders and independent non-governmental organizations (NGOs) through arbitrary arrests, detention, asset freezes, ...
News Tunisia » Tunisia » Social: Power, Water Shortages Endanger Rights
Authorities Arrest ProtestersTunisian authorities failed to ensure an adequate supply of electricity and water during two months of extreme summer heat, undermining the right to health and endangering ...
News Tunisia » Tunisia » Social: One more step towards decent work in Tunisia
GENEVA (ILO News) – The International Labour Organization (ILO), the Government of Tunisia, the Union Générale Tunisienne des Travailleurs (UGTT), and the Union Tunisienne de l’Industrie du Commerce ...
News Tunisia » Tunisia » Social: Tunisia strengthens social protection for vulnerable families with new World Bank support
India, March 28 -- The World Bank and the Government of Tunisia are deepening their partnership to strengthen the country's social protection system, with the World Bank Board of Directors approving ...
News Tunisia » Tunisia » Social: Tunisian journalists fear jail again as freedoms erode
Journalists in Tunisia who enjoyed a burst of press freedom after the 2011 Arab Spring are once again looking over their shoulders in the knowledge their work may land them in prison.
News Tunisia » Tunisia » Social: Tunisia advances inclusive development through the social and solidarity economy
Tunis (ILO News) - From 26 to 28 May 2025, the Forum on the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) and Social Innovation took place in Tunis, marking a milestone in Tunisia’s journey toward a more ...
News Tunisia » Tunisia » Social: CNH and Oxfam partner on key social projects in Tunisia and South Africa
The Sumud Project in Tunisia is focused on micro, small, and medium sized farms. The Social Factory Initiative in South Africa is dedicated to creating a new model for plastic recycling and social ...
News Tunisia » Tunisia » Social: Tunisia Military Court Sentences Politician To Four Years In Prison
A Tunisian military court sentenced politician Olfa Hamdi, who once sought to run for president, to four years in prison for plotting against state security, her lawyer told AFP on Wednesday.