AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTunisia’s Democratic Backslide: A new analysis revisits how President Kais Saied’s 2021 power grab landed on a system already weakened from within, arguing Tunisia’s democratic erosion wasn’t only about later repression but also about earlier public acceptance and institutional hollowing. Anti-Corruption Probe in Mahdia: Tunisia’s judiciary and security units are investigating after weapons, live ammunition, cash (about $35,000), and expensive jewelry were reportedly found in the home of a governor arrested on corruption charges. Regional Diplomacy on Palestine and Libya: Tunisian FM Mohamed Ali Nafti met Arab League chief Nabil Fahmy in Amman to coordinate on Palestinian rights and Libya’s political process, as Tunisia prepares to take up the Arab League Council rotating presidency. Tunisia-Egypt Partnership: Nafti also met Egypt’s FM Badr Abdelatty, stressing follow-up on the 18th joint high commission and pushing cooperation in electricity, renewables, infrastructure, and trade. Human Rights Pressure: Rights groups renewed calls for the release of Ghannouchi and other political prisoners, linking the issue to broader civic space concerns. EU Migration Fallout (Ceuta): While not Tunisia-only, the Ceuta crisis keeps feeding regional political pressure—EU leaders and Italy push tougher border and return measures after tens of thousands surged into the Spanish enclave.
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