AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEnnahdha Sentencing: Tunisia’s court handed down long jail terms in the “secret apparatus” case, including life plus 30 years for opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi and life for Ali Laarayedh, alongside other defendants accused of forming a terrorist alliance. Migration Policy Shock: The EU approved a provisional returns deal allowing deportation and confinement of undocumented migrants in offshore detention centers, listing Tunisia among the “safe” third countries. Judicial Independence Under Pressure: Coverage also highlights a broader crackdown on NGOs and concerns about Tunisia’s judicial independence and silencing of dissent. World Cup Build-Up (Tunisia in focus): Tunisia’s football preparations stay in the spotlight as Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku returned to score in a friendly win over Croatia, while Tunisia’s own World Cup squad lists and warm-up context continue to circulate. Food Safety Update: Tunisia’s food poisoning case in Meknassi (Sidi Bouzid) was linked to anabasine from accidental inclusion of leaves from a toxic wild plant, Nicotiana glauca. Culture & Film: Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania’s “The Voice of Hind Rajab” cleared India’s censor board and is set for a June 19 release.
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