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Country in Northern Africa

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Tunisia, officially the Republic of Tunisia, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa, covering 163,610 square kilometres. Its northernmost point, Cape Angela, is the northernmost point on the African continent. It is bordered by Algeria to the west and southwest, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east. Tunisia's population was 11.435 million in 2017. Tunisia's name is derived from its capital city, Tunis, which is located on its northeast coast.

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Jews and Muslims pray together during annual pilgrimage to Ghriba synagogue

This year's annual pilgrimage to the Ghriba synagogue on the island of Djerba off the coast of Tunisia, where Jews ask a saint to grant wishes, coincides with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan for the..
France 24 - Published 22 hours ago

Tunisia Releases UN Diplomat Accused Of Spying

United Nations diplomat and arms expert Moncef Kartas, a German-Tunisian who was jailed nearly two months ago in Tunisia on suspicion of espionage, has returned to his home in Berlin, Germany’s DW..
WorldNews - Published 2 days ago

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'Tragic, terrible': Scores die as migrant boat sinks off Tunisia

UN refugee agency says 65 refugees and migrants drowned after vessel went down in the Mediterranean Sea.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:05Published 2 weeks ago

Tunisia migrant boat disaster: Survivor watched passengers slip under water 'one after one'

A survivor of a migrant boat disaster in the Mediterranean has told how he watched fellow passengers slip away and sink to their deaths.

Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:40Published 2 weeks ago

Libya crisis: Tunisia 'disarms' French nationals trying to cross border

France supports the unrecognised government in Tripoli but also maintained ties with the other government led by Haftar.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:21Published on April 17, 2019

Tunisia detains armed European diplomats en route from Libya

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 05:49Published on April 17, 2019

After Coup, Sudan Faces Fragile Transition to Democracy

While ousting a 30-year autocrat is a major step, Sudan now has to successfully transition to a democracy instead of another dictatorship.

Credit: Newsy Studio Duration: 01:50Published on April 15, 2019

Libya fighting: Tunisians fear more deaths on coast

As the conflict intensifies in Libya, Tunisia faces challenges dealing with an increasing number of displaced migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean and ending up on its shores.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:00Published on April 14, 2019

Libyans flee Tripoli fighting to Tunisia

While many Libyans are trapped because of the fighting around Tripoli, others are crossing the border into Tunisia to seek safety.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 01:55Published on April 9, 2019

UN: Libya militias in Tripoli profiting from human trafficking

As fighting over Libya's capital rages, armed groups are making a windfall from many African migrants trying to reach Europe through Tunisia.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:34Published on April 8, 2019

Analysis: Will Arab League summit push for Palestinian state?

Leaders at the Arab League summit in Tunisia were making a new, unified push for the creation of a Palestinian state.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 07:21Published on March 31, 2019

U.N. Chief Wants Democratic Transition In Algeria

According to Reuters, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Sunday that he welcomed efforts towards a peaceful and democratic transition in Algeria. Addressing an Arab League summit in Tunis,..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:33Published on March 31, 2019

Qatar Emir Abruptly Leaves Arab League Summit In Tunisia

According to Reuters, Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani on Sunday left a summit of Arab leaders in Tunis. The summit had gathered the rulers of Saudi Arabia and Qatar for the first time..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:30Published on March 31, 2019

Libya Quartet meets in Tunis to reconcile warring factions

The so-called Libya Quartet hopes to end the years-long conflict in the African nation.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 03:00Published on March 31, 2019

Tunisian court temporarily releases U.N. official after two-month detention

A Tunisian appeal court on Tuesday temporarily released a United Nations official after two months in detention as part of an investigation by an anti-terrorism unit, an official spokesman said.
Reuters - Published 3 days ago

U.N. calls on Tunisia to immediately release detained official

The United Nations called on Tunisia on Wednesday to immediately release a U.N. official who was detained more than six weeks ago as part of an investigation by a Tunisian anti-terrorism unit.
Reuters - Published 1 week ago

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