Tunisia does not sit at the centre of the Epstein files, but references to the country reveal the opaqueness of Epstein’s operational machinery. Travel logistics and a 2009 modelling contest in Tunis surface alongside correspondence with Daniel Amar Siad, later identified in court records as a  model scout and recruiter for Epstein.A brief exchange concerning an international modelling competition held in Tunis situates the country within this broader recruitment pipeline, illustrating how formal industry events could intersect with informal scouting networks tied to Epstein.

The Made in Tunisia clothes industry for the European market consumes large amounts of water and pollutes Tunisia’s coastline. In Ksibet El Mediouni, the population is paying the price of the environmental cost of fast fashion. 

On March 4, 2021, a negotiation meeting was held between the Tunisian Company of Electricity and Gas (STEG) and the inhabitants of the village of Borj Essalhi in Cap Bon. At the heart of the dispute was the construction of the Sidi Daoud wind farm that took place more than 20 years ago, as it consequently has led to numerous injustices according to the residents. Inkyfada reports.  

"We only know the city centre from photos. When we venture into Habib Bourguiba Avenue, we are confronted by law enforcement." While the police defend themselves against accusations of violations and abusive violence following the death of Ahmed Ben Amara, the residents of Sidi Hassine discuss the invasive presence and persecution of the police. In this inflamed neighbourhood, Inkyfada spent several days and nights collecting dozens of testimonies on what was and is still going on.