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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

"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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...