by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 7, 2023 | Diplomacy, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: President Kais Saied Replaces Foreign Minister Summary: On 7 February 2023, President Kais Saied dismissed Foreign Minister Othman Jerandi without explanation. Jerandi had served in the role since 2020, managing to keep his role throughout 2021 and 2022,...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 6, 2023 | Diplomacy, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Activist Wanted in Algeria Departs for France Summary: On 6 February 2023, Algerian activist Amira Bouraoui was granted permission to depart Tunis for Paris under the protection of the French diplomatic corps. Bouraoui is an outspoken critic of the Algerian...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 5, 2023 | Contingency
Residential Security: Prevention and Deterrence Crime has been on the rise in Tunisia. Theft and robbery, in particular, have spiked with expatriate and tourist enclaves impacted. Consider the following to protect your home from opportunistic crime: We recommend...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 2, 2023 | Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: US Senator Calls for Reform as New US, Chinese Ambassadors Arrive Summary: On 30 January 2023, the chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee responsible for the Middle East and North Africa issued a statement critical of President Kais...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 1, 2023 | Legal, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Annual Index Assesses Worst Corruption Since 2014-2015 Summary: In late January 2023, Transparency International released its annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2022, showing worsening corruption across the Middle East and North Africa region and...
