The ancient Amazigh script puzzling scientists
In the 19th century, French archaeologist Louis Félicien de Saulcy discovered mysterious writing resembling Sumerian on rocks in some Maghreb
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Tunisia
Relatives of imprisoned activists gather at the International Criminal Court
Families of imprisoned Tunisian dissidents are urging the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate alleged political persecution and human rights
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Tunisia may tax the rich to avoid the IMF bailout
Tunisian President Kais Saied has put forward a proposal to introduce additional taxes targeted at the wealthiest individuals in order
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Celebrating Mother’s Day: A Reverence in the Maghreb
Mother’s day is a cherished occasion celebrated with great enthusiasm and reverence in many countries around the world. In the
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Amazigh Culture: Ancient Rejection of the Death Penalty
The trend to abolish the death penalty took off at the end of the World War II. However many people
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My country was a dictatorship before. This feels worse
Author: Nadia Marzouki (*). First appeared in New York Times.
I remember exactly when I knew that Tunisia was free.
It was February 2011, just weeks after a popular uprising had forced Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali, Tunisia’s longtime dictator, to flee the country. I was coming home for the first time in 10 years: My father was a prominent opponent of the regime, and it hadn’t been safe to stay. When I lived in Tunisia, I was used to being scrutinized and interrogated at the airport. But in 2011 a border officer welcomed me with an affable grin. In that moment, it was suddenly clear what the revolution had achieved.
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Tunisia cracks down on independent media
Tunisia under the rule of President Saied is increasing its crackdown on free speech. The media’s landscape is facing mounting
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Rached Ghannouchi Sentenced to 1 year in prison
Prominent Tunisian opposition figure Rached Ghannouchi has been sentenced to one year in prison on terrorism-related charges, as reported by
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Stinging Nettle: the versatile medicine and food
In the diverse world of medicinal and culinary herbs, the stinging nettle of the Urtica dioica species stands out as
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The rich heritage of Tunisia’s traditional dress
Tunisia’s traditional dress is a true reflection of the country’s rich culture and history. It is known for its intricate
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The dark history of the Barbary Coast: Piracy and slavery
Few centuries ago, the souther Mediterranean sea bordering the current Maghreb states was known as the Barbary coast. The Maghreb
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