AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMigration & Public Order: Protesters gathered outside UNHCR’s Tunis HQ demanding the deportation of undocumented sub-Saharan migrants and calling for the agency to leave Tunisia, amid heavy security—an issue that has long inflamed domestic politics and followed President Kais Saied’s “hordes of illegal migrants” rhetoric. Civil Liberties & Detention: Separate demonstrations also targeted press freedom and the release of political prisoners detained in Saied’s crackdown, underscoring the ongoing political tension around dissent. Judicial/Political Fallout: Tunisia’s opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi was sentenced to life in prison in the “secret apparatus” terror case, with coverage highlighting the defence’s rejection of the ruling. Sports & National Mood: Belgium routed Tunisia 5-0 in a World Cup warm-up, while Romelu Lukaku continued his comeback off the bench; Tunisia’s U16 also beat Russia 2-1 in a friendly. Institutional Update: Karim Helali was re-elected head of the Tunisian Handball Federation for 2026-2030, winning the vote in Hammamet.
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