AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHuman Rights Crackdown in Tunisia: Human Rights Watch says Tunisian courts have handed down harsh prison terms and huge fines to rights defenders, including Sihem Bensedrine (25 years) and Saadia Mosbah of Mnemty (8 years), warning the crackdown is further shrinking civic space. Libya Political Roadmap: UNSMIL says the 4+4 mini-committee has agreed to set up a working group to draft the final roadmap agreement, expected to be signed next week in Tunis. Tunisia’s Civic Space Under Pressure: HRW frames the latest convictions as part of a broader pattern of prosecutions targeting political opponents and activists, calling for convictions to be overturned and detainees freed. Tunisia-Linked Industry & Investment: The Italian ambassador to Tunisia backed Aerospace Meetings Tunisia, highlighting aerospace as a growth and innovation driver and Tunisia’s push to attract new industrial partnerships. Tunisia’s Economy & Policy Debate: A Central Bank of Tunisia working paper argues the key interest rate no longer steers the economy, with monetary policy effectively constrained by the state budget. Tunisia in Global Business: The World Bank/IFC backs Tunisia’s automotive ambitions with $59.4m financing for a German supplier, aiming to upgrade factories and deepen local supply-chain links. International Diplomacy Watch: A US-Iran deal framework is moving toward implementation, but conflicting public statements show the process remains fragile.
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