Tag Archives: Siliana

Democratic Transition in North Africa

December 14, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Egypt’s transition is turbulent, to say the least. The upcoming constitutional referendum is becoming more fraught by the day. Because most of the country’s judges are refusing to supervise the referendum, it is now scheduled to take place on two … read more »

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Tunisia is uneasy as leaders awarded

December 7, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Mounira Chaieb Last week, both the Tunisian caretaker President Dr Moncef Marzouki and the president of the ruling Islamist Movement, Rachid Gannouchi , were in London to receive the ‘2012 Chatham House Prize’. Chatham House is a leading London based … read more »

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Security situation in Tunisia remains a major issue

December 4, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

For the fourth day in a row, thousands of people are still protesting in Siliana demanding that the local governor quits. Of all Arab countries that experienced a popular uprising, Tunisia seems to be the most stable. The National Constituent … read more »

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Over 150 people hurt as clashes erupt in Tunisia

November 28, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

More than 150 Tunisians have been injured, 13 critically, in clashes between security forces and demonstrators demanding the release prisoners detained detained during the country’s 2011 uprising. On Wednesday, clashes broke out between security forces and Tunisian protesters as riot … read more »

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