Deconstructing the ISIS narrative Mohamed Toumi, of Tunisian Centre for Economic and Social Stud­ies, looks to offer guidance to experts trying to fashion effec­tive counter-narratives to stem flow of ISIS recruits.

The Arab Weekly by : Lamine Ghanmi Tunis – A youb el-Khaz­zani, a 25-year old Moroccan, watched jihad­ist chants or anashid on his mobile phone on a busy high-speed train before bursting... Read more »

‘Fighting terrorism is the Libyans’ task,’ says Tunisian foreign minister

Tunisia, notes Jhinaoui, places ‘great importance’ on contributions of reginal countries ‘towards stability and security of Libya.’   TUNIS – “Fighting terror­ism is the task of Libyans before being that of the... Read more »

Ex-Tunisia leader’s kin disappears ahead of Canada deportation

Lamine Ghanmi – Maghreb News The brother-in-law of ousted Tunisian President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali has disappeared in Canada ahead of his deportation, but his lawyer says he will continue to challenge... Read more »

Tunisia’s president urges new unity gov’t to tackle tensions

Lamine Ghanmi – Maghreb  News Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi on Thursday called for negotiations among political parties, unions and independents to form a new unity government to help advance economic reforms... Read more »

Libyan forces lose 10 men in clashes with Islamic State near Sirte

Libyan forces lose 10 men in clashes with Islamic State near Sirte Libyan brigades aligned with a new U.N.-backed government in Tripoli lost 10 men and had another 40 wounded in fighting... Read more »

Ghannouchi to Asharq Al-Awsat: Ennahda is an Alternative to ISIS

He said that his movement is compatible with Tunisian society and does not advocate the politicisation of mosques Rached Ghannouchi announced that the Tunisian Ennahda party that he leads will experience sweeping... Read more »

Jews brave Israeli warning, stage « unique » festival on Djerba‏

Maghreb news- Lamine Ghanmi Djerba-Nearly 3 ,000Jewish pilgrims crowded ed Africa’s oldest synagogue on the Island of Djerba in southern Tunisia, the unique Jewish gathering in the Middle East and North Africa.... Read more »

Human remains, belongings found from EgyptAir crash at sea

Human remains, belongings found from EgyptAir crash at sea Egypt said on Friday its navy had found human remains, wreckage and the personal belongings of passengers floating in the Mediterranean, the first... Read more »

Kamal Ben Younes: « Future of Tunisia »

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How Tunisia’s Islamists Embraced Democracy

The Ennahda party was widely seen as a threat to Tunisia’s democratic transition. Instead, it helped drive it forward. Earlier this week, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visited Tunisia to attend the country’s... Read more »