Writing for Al-Monitor, Elizia Volkmann reports that “questions are being raised across the political spectrum on whether Tunisia’s long-delayed International Monetary Fund loan will have the positive impact that many hope for. Other observers fear it will be too little, too late to save Tunisia’s drowning economy.” In her article, she notes: “This would […]
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By Pieter Cleppe A referendum in Tunesia is causing concern for democracy in the country. According to the country’s President, Kais Saied (picture), it is needed to advance political reforms. Opponents have retorted that it will however enshrine the powers the President seized one year ago, claiming that this amounts to essentially one-man rule. Saied
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AFP reports that Tunesia’s opposition is about to unite against the current President, following his power grab last year: “A veteran Tunisian opposition figure announced Tuesday the creation of a new alliance to “save” the country from deep crisis following President Kais Saied’s power grab last year. Ahmed Nejib Chebbi, 78, a prominent left-wing politician
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