On 12 January, Sihem Bensedrine, former chairwoman of the Truth and Dignity Commission, reacted to the latest accusations of "falsification" by the Tunisian government. What exactly are these attacks about, and who is behind them?
The West has provided the Tunisian security apparatus with millions of euros in funding. It had been earmarked for combating terror, curbing migration and strengthening the democratic transition. Instead, it has empowered the police, who now feel they are untouchable.
The recent presidential elections in Tunisia shed light on the deplorable state of democracy in that country and the regime's all-powerful control apparatus. A post-election report and analysis by Sihem Bensedrine
Over a decade ago, the Arab Spring got its start in Tunisia. Now, the country s president is tightening his authoritarian grip. The Europeans, though, have been largely silent: They need the Tunisian autocrat in the fight against illegal migration.
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