Tunisia looks forward to historic election – magharebia.com

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magharebia.comTunisia looks forward to historic electionmagharebia.comAs the date of Tunisia's Constituent Assembly election draws near, different political parties are looking at ways to make sure the vote goes off without a hitch. By Monia Ghanmi…

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Tunisia men detained in raids set to face military trials – Canada Views

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Tunisia men detained in raids set to face military trialsCanada ViewsFour men accused of taking part in violent clashes with security forces in northern Tunisia are facing military trials in Tunis. Four men arrested following clashes with security forc…

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Tunisia building special prison wards for Ben Ali clan – AFP

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Independent OnlineTunisia building special prison wards for Ben Ali clanAFPTUNIS — Three new wards are being built at Tunisia's Monarguia prison to house ousted president Zine el Abidine Ben Ali allies currently detained on a military base, a top…

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From the Arab Spring to Liverpool? – Aljazeera.net

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From the Arab Spring to Liverpool?Aljazeera.netWhen Tunisia's peaceful protesters in the underprivileged centre of the country were slain by the police's use of lethal force, the country's middle class poured into the streets to show their …

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Tunisia says army to curb fuel smuggling to Libya – Reuters Africa

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The GuardianTunisia says army to curb fuel smuggling to LibyaReuters AfricaTUNIS Aug 11 (Reuters) – Tunisia said on Thursday its troops were patrolling fuel stations to curb the flow of smuggled gasoline into neighbouring Libya, a trade which is helpin…

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Egypt’s Orascom Telecom takes net loss in Q2 – Ahram Online

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Ahram OnlineEgypt's Orascom Telecom takes net loss in Q2Ahram OnlineOn 4 January, OT sold its entire shareholding in Orascom Tunisia Holding and Carthage Consortium through which OT owned half of Orascom Telecom Tunisia, for a total of $1.2 billion…

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Tunisia must hold its nerve for democracy’s sake – The Guardian

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The GuardianTunisia must hold its nerve for democracy's sakeThe Guardian'Goodwill is arguably Tunisia's strongest asset from its cross-ideological revolution', which began in January. Photograph: Martin Bureau/AFP/Getty Images The idea …

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Tunisia: Protesters Demand Judicial Reform – Eurasia Review

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Tunisia: Protesters Demand Judicial ReformEurasia Review“Delaying the trial of those who committed crimes against the people and this country casts doubt over the integrity and justice of the Tunisian judiciary in this interim period.” The PDP said…

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Tunisia says seizes contraband fuel bound for Libya – Reuters Africa

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The GuardianTunisia says seizes contraband fuel bound for LibyaReuters AfricaTUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisia has intercepted five truckloads of fuel set to be smuggled into neighbouring Libya, an official said on Wednesday, in a move to curb an illegal trade…

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‘Forgive me, Tunisia’ begs feared ex-security chief – Reuters Africa

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Independent Online'Forgive me, Tunisia' begs feared ex-security chiefReuters AfricaAli al-Seriati was considered close to the Tunisian leader and many accuse him of orchestrating violence after Ben Ali fled the country on January 14 following p…

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