Now playing Next Tunisia Why Tunisia’s political and economical crisis is Europe’s problem too Following President Kais Saied’s political crackdown on dissent in Tunisia, Europe has been cautious about condemning his authoritarian descent, fearful of risking instability in a country which plays a key role in stopping illegal migration. 19/05/2023
Now playing Next no comment Watch: Tunisian journalists protest anti-terror laws Dozens of Tunisian journalists protest in Tunis against anti-terror laws they say are being used to intimidate the media after a broadcaster was jailed for five years earlier this week. 18/05/2023
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Now playing Next Tunisia Bonjour! Francophone leaders gather for Tunisia summit Emmanuel Macron is seeking more support for Ukraine, and encouraging efforts to strengthen the use of French, especially in North Africa. 19/11/2022
Now playing Next no comment Growing anger at waste crisis gripping Tunisia's second city Rubbish has been piling up in the streets of Sfax, as landfill sites reach capacity and local residents are forced to burn their own refuse. 18/11/2022
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Now playing Next no comment Turtles freed in Tunisia with tracking monitor Three rescued loggerhead turtles are released into the Mediterranean off the Tunisian coastal city of Sfax, one, named Marwa, with a tracking beacon glued to its shell to help researchers better protect the threatened species. 22/05/2022
Now playing Next Tunisia Three migrants dead and ten missing in shipwreck off Tunisian coast Officials say the boat carrying more than 50 Tunisian migrants had been trying to reach Europe illegally. 20/05/2022
