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Rights and Freedoms
Law on associations: a bill that threatens civil society
Zeïneb Ben IsmailJawher Djelassi
| 13 December 2023 | 10 minutes
A new bill aimed at reshaping Tunisia's associative landscape was presented to the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) on October 10, 2023. Now, nearly two months later, the Head of Government has declared that a committee will be tasked with developing a draft law addressing the same issue. A number of associations and activists have expressed their concern about the repressive implications of this proposed legislation.
Rights and Freedoms
In France, "supporting Palestine makes us terrorists"
Matteo Trabelsi
| 26 October 2023 | 7 minutes
Over the past few days, Western pro-Israel policies - France's in particular - have caused a stir in every corner of the globe. By choosing to exploit the conflict and ban pro-Palestine demonstrations, French Minister of the Interior Gérald Darmanin stands at the forefront of a policy that not only jeopardizes the fundamental right to protest, but also affects foreigners, who are now feeling unsafe as he threatens to deport them.
Rights and Freedoms Tunisia's Politics
Tunisia-Palestine: a strong, yet limited support
Linda KaboudiZeïneb Ben Ismail
| 24 October 2023 | 10 minutes
Tunisia has always been a passionate supporter of the Palestinian cause, whether through its international stance or its unwillingness to normalize relations with Israel. Since the war broke out on October 7, there has been a remarkable surge of solidarity. But, for Palestinians living in Tunisia, this support has its limits. Explained.
Rights and Freedoms
Palestine: the fight for information
Haïfa MzalouatEmna Chebaane
| 19 October 2023 | 15 minutes
Since the beginning of Israel's attacks on the Gaza Strip, journalists on the ground have been on the front lines, and many of them have already lost their lives. Meanwhile, the media machine in the rest of the world has gone wild, with even the most prominent media outlets spreading fake news. The crisis has given rise to a real battle for information.
Rights and Freedoms
Tunisia under scrutiny from the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights
Zeïneb Ben Ismail
| 22 September 2023 | 10 minutes
A few months ago, the families and loved ones of Tunisian political prisoners took their case to the African Court to challenge their detention and the criminal proceedings brought against them. But, it was exactly a year ago that the Court issued a ruling ordering Tunisia to "return to constitutional democracy". So where does that leave Tunisia today? Inkyfada takes a closer look.
Environmental Challenges
In Tunisia, environmental activists on trial
Isabella Crispino
| 18 August 2023 | 7 minutes
 In recent months, environmental activists have been prosecuted and silenced, and grassroots movements have suffered the most. Amid a broader attack on civil rights and liberties, inkyfada takes stock of the obstacles facing environmental activists. Against the backdrop of the worsening climate crisis, they are urgently needed. Yet, increasingly, they are under threat.
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