Tunisians defy protest ban, rally to demand release of Saied critics
Denouncing Saied's power grab as a "coup", the protesters defied a ban on demonstrations imposed by Tunis authorities. Initially dozens gathered by a key bus and tramway station in central Tunis before charging police barricades to then march towards Habib Bourguiba Avenue, where the crowd soon swelled to more than...
Tunisia’s Saied kicks out Europe’s trade unionist for ‘interference’
Earlier in Saturday, Esther Lynch, Europe's top trade union official took part in a demonstration organized by the UGTT trade union federation and made comments that constituted blatant interference in Tunisia's internal affairs, head of the European Trade Union Confederation, the presidency said in a statement. It added that she...
Tunisia labour union calls for road map to ‘save’ democracy
The Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT) "notes the very low level of participation in the elections, which destroys their credibility and legitimacy and clearly confirms the public's rejection" of Saied's programme, it said in a statement. The current political situation "requires the UGTT to assume its national duty and take...Moroccans protest against cost of living crisis
The protest was organized by the country's main trade union, the UNTM, which is close to the Justice and Development Party (PJD). The PJD was routed in legislative elections in September 2021, when the liberal RNI party -- led by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch -- performed well.Tunisia seeks aid package as IMF team set to arrive
The International Monetary Fund is sending a team to Tunisia next week to begin formal talks on a new financial aid package, an IMF official said Friday.
Tunisia appeals to IMF to be aware of social impact of reforms
Tunisian President Kais Saied on Tuesday urged the International Monetary Fund to take into account the social impact of any economic reforms it may demand as part of a bailout package.
