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It has been an eventful week in Libyan politics; within days the country has gone from having two rival governments to three, with the UN-backed Government of National Accord...
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The mounting fears that Daesh's growth in Libya will spill over on to Tunisia are rising as a group of militants belonging to the group crossed the border in...
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Unlike many Middle East and North African states, the Tunisian military has for political purposes been neglected since the country's independence in 1957. However, the 2011 revolution has brought...
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Five years ago today the Arab Spring demonstrations spread to Libya, prompting a NATO-led intervention that would put an end to the 42-year rule of then leader Muammar Gaddafi....
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The Tunisian parliament has voted in favour of changes to a law which will ensure that detainees have a right to an attorney. The legislative revision comes at a...
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According to Malika Zeghal, "In Tunisia today the main issue is not about Islam, or about Sharia law, but about how every Tunisian can find a job." The Professor...
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Controversial revolutionary Imed Dghij claims that his primary goals for Tunisia are equality and dignity, which is why he aims to increase pressure on the government ahead of the...
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As Tunisia celebrates five years since the beginning of the revolution, its birthplace continues to be a symbol of the country's hardship. On 17 December a few hundred of...
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As the conflict and violence in Libya persists, the situation on the ground is deteriorating. Libyan citizens continue to struggle with price increases for basic commodities, while at the...
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In addition to highlighting the poor oversight of armed forces in the Middle East, including secret defence budgets and lack of legitimacy and transparency, a recent report from British...
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As the Libyan branch of Daesh/ISIS is attacking one of Libya’s – and Africa’s – largest oil reserves and key oilfields, questions have arisen about the group’s capabilities. The...
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Rising above Hamra Street, in the downtown commercial centre of Beirut, is the city’s biggest mural portraying national hero Sabah covering a five floor property. The Lebanese singer was...
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"No to despotism and reconciliation with corruption!" chanted demonstrators in the heart of the capital of Tunisia last weekend. Many demonstrators held signs with similar messages or waved pictures...
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During his long career focusing on counter-terrorism, former British diplomat Richard Barrett has worked on countering the appeal of terrorism. He has identified a sense of personal or community...
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Shadi Hamid, author of "Temptations of Power: Islamists and Illiberal Democracy in a New Middle East" talks to Middle East Monitor's Christine Petré about the state of the Muslim...
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As part of the Tunisian government's recent security clampdown it has suggested banning the Islamist political party Hizb ut-Tahrir. However, the decision may be counterproductive, analysts argue. In the...
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As Tunisia steps up its counter-terrorism measures, including increasing security measures, some students and teachers are also calling for a more open debate and discussion around the issue. Despite...
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In "Beneath the black flag: Tunisia's Salafists" Tunisian journalist and analyst Hedi Yahmed examines the Tunisian jihadi phenomenon. Middle East Monitor's Christine Petré speaks to the author about his...
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Since the terrorist attack targeting the Bardo Museum there has been an increase in media reports claiming that Tunisia is becoming the next Islamic State (IS) conquest. Judging from...
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From female Islamist activist fighting under repression to a parliamentarian standing up for women's rights, Middle East Monitor speaks to Yamina Zoghlami. "The fight for women's rights continues," explains...
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The Bardo attack indicates that Tunisia will not be able to remain immune to Libya's ongoing conflict where two rival governments fight for power and the Islamic State is...
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On the morning of 18 March, Yassine Labidi woke up in his middle-class home in Kech el Ghaba, a suburb of Tunis. Like every other morning he had breakfast...
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As Tunisia experienced its worst terrorist attack in years Tunisians remain determined to stand united against any terrorism threat. However, exactly how united is the Tunisian population? It was...
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In Tunisia's post-revolutionary political vacuum with increased freedom of religion and speech, in combination with weak security, the radical Salafist group Ansar al-Sharia could grow in influence without interference....
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For the past two years journalists in Libya have faced attacks, kidnappings, even murder; all crimes have been committed by different armed groups with impunity, as Human Rights Watch...
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Forensic psychologist John Horgan argues that we are "genuinely unprepared" for the Islamic State. The author of "The Psychology of Terrorism", who has just returned to the US from...
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With the finalisation of the presidential vote and preliminary result pointing to Essebsi as Tunisia's next president, the political coalition awaits to be formed. Could there be an Ennahda-Nidaa...
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As Tunisia's presidential runoff draws ever closer, the political campaigning has stepped up a gear, and has been full of smearing, aggressive rhetoric, media gossip and political lobbying. Opposition...
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As Tunisia's first free Presidential election is nearing young Tunisians share their thoughts on political strategy and their hopes for the future. Tunisia, considered a democratic success story, is...
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As Tunisia managed to counter both predictions of low voter turnout (an estimated 60 percent of the eligible voters came to the polls) and ensure a safe and secure...
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW "I am a proud feminist," says young Ennahda candidate Sayida Ounissi, who wants to be the voice of Tunisian youth. She tells MEMO about what it's like...
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As militia groups continue fighting over what is left of fragmented Libya, life in the country's capital Tripoli struggles on, "There is this constant uneasiness here," Khadija, a young...