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TUNISIA: More than 6,000 Tunisians have fled to Italian island
Babylon & BeyondMore than a month after massive protests led to the ouster of Tunisia's longtime president, waves of Tunisians are fleeing the country's political limbo by climbing into rickety boats and sailing across the Mediterranean to Europe. More than 6,000... -
TUNISIA: Three killed in protests against interim government
Babylon & BeyondProtests in Tunisian capital on Saturday left three dead and 12 wounded, as security forces clashed with youth opposing the interim government, Reuters reported. An interim government has been in power since President Zine el Abidine ben Ali stepped down.... -
TUNISIA: New prime minister named; French foreign minister resigns over ties to deposed government
Babylon & BeyondTunisia's interim president named Baji Sebsi the country's new prime minister Sunday after Mohamed Ghannouchi stepped down amid protests. Meanwhile, France's foreign minister resigned her post after controversy over her ties to the former Tunisian regime.... -
TUNISIA: Prime minister resigns after three die in clashes with security forces
Babylon & BeyondThe prime minister of Tunisia, Mohamed Ghannouchi, said he was stepping down Sunday, a day after security forces clashed with protesters in the capital of Tunis, killing three people. "I am resigning today because I am not willing to be...... -
IRAN: Tear gas, clashes and arrests at anti-government protest in Tehran
Babylon & BeyondClashes erupted betwen security forces and opposition supporters in the Iranian capital on Tuesday at a rally calling for the release of Iranian opposition leaders Mir-Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi from house arrest, witnesses and media reports said.... -
TUNISIA: Once-banned Islamist party returns; will possibly join government
Babylon & BeyondA Tunisian Islamist party that had been banned for more than 20 years has been legalized and could join the government as the country embarks on a fragile transition to democracy after the recent ouster of its long-time autocratic leader,...... -
IRAN: Resentment toward Kadafi, U.S. yields mixed reactions to Libya attacks
Babylon & BeyondAs French, American and British forces launch a coordinated attack against the forces of embattled Libyan leader Moammar Kadafi, the staunchly anti-Western rulers of Iran angrily denounced any foreign intervention .. in Bahrain. The Iranians, who have... -
TUNISIA: Torched police station that symbolized repression turned into art exhibition
Babylon & BeyondThis post has been corrected. See note at bottom for details. The police station in the Tunis suburb of La Goulette stands deserted at its posh location near the seaside boardwalk, its walls blackened by smoke and fire and windows...... -
TUNISIA: New poll shows concern about economy, division over religion
Babylon & BeyondTunisians are optimistic about the future of their country but remain concerned about the economy and deeply divided on the role religion should play in politics, a new poll finds. The study, commissioned by the Washington-based International Republican... -
TUNISIA: Tunisian authorities impose curfew
Babylon & BeyondTunisia's interim government imposed a curfew late Saturday after riot police fired tear gas and scuffled with hundreds of anti-government protesters. The Interior Ministry was quoted on state television as saying the curfew would remain in effect from... -
TUNISIA: High death toll challenges claims of smooth transition
Babylon & BeyondAt least 300 Tunisians died during the monthlong uprising that culminated in the overthrow of the regime of Zine el Abedine ben Ali, reported Juan Mendez, United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture, after completing his first mission to the country........ -
LEBANON: Did Tunisia's tyrant buy off Hezbollah TV?
Babylon & BeyondThe Tunisian newspaper Sabah (link in Arabic) reported Monday that Hezbollah's Al-Manar television was allegedly paid $100,000 to polish up the image of deposed Tunisian dictator Zine el Abidine ben Ali. In addition to bribing Al-Manar, the former...
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