by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 19, 2022 | Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Zarzis Protestors, Police Clash Near Francophone Summit Summary: On Friday, 18 November 2022, protestors in Zarzis attempted to march to Djerba where Francophone leaders gathered for a multi-national summit. Frustration continues to boil in Zarzis where...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 30, 2022 | Diplomacy, Economic, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: US Lowers Commitments to Military Aid in 2023 Budget Summary: In late October 2022, the US Department of State released its FY 2023 Foreign Operations and Related Programs Congressional Budget Justification, including foreign military aid designated for...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 29, 2022 | Diplomacy, Economic, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Diplomatic Row Continues as Italy Refuses Repatriation for Young Irregular Migrant Summary: Through the week of 24 October a diplomatic row between Italy and Tunisia has continued to unfold. Italy has thus far refused to grant repatriation to Tunisia of a...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 29, 2022 | Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Terrorist Attack Targeting Security Forces Disrupted in Sousse Summary: On 27 October 2022, the Tunisian government announced the disruption of an Islamic State (Daesh)-linked terrorist attack near the city of Sousse. The National Research Unit in Terrorist...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 26, 2022 | Economic, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Medicine Shortages Plague Hospitals, Pharmacies Summary: On 25 October 2022, public hospitals and pharmacies reported that medicine supply shortages had begun to impact operations. Medical professionals noted that the issue was linked back to the inability...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 19, 2022 | Economic, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: UGTT Calls for Strike in Zarzis as Frustration Grows Over Missing Migrants Summary: On 18 October 2022, the Tunisian General Labor Union (UGTT) called for a general strike in the southern coastal city of Zarzis as frustrated residents demand answers from...
