Tunisia

Expectations Rise Ahead of Tunisia Vote

With many Tunisians still undecided, campaigning reaches fever pitch in run-up to Arab Spring’s first election.

20 Oct 11

Personal integrity and credibility of candidates likely to be more important than ideology.

6 Oct 11

Officers protest over prime minister’s criticism and threat to close their unions.

20 Sep 11

Voters finding it hard to pick which party to vote amid deluge of information from media.

2 Sep 11

Old regime needs to be rooted out in order for new Libya to emerge, activist says.

1 Sep 11

People returning from other Arab countries say they are excluded from government assistance programme.

31 Aug 11

Despite many obstacles, prospects for reforms still look good.

30 Aug 11

Demonstrations as former regime figures appear to escape justice.

25 Aug 11

Young activists say tensions are growing with Islamists as they flex their political muscle.

22 Jul 11

Activist translated secret cables to show Tunisians the extent of government misdeeds.

6 Jul 11

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