AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPolitical Repression Watch: Ennahda’s jailed leader Rached Ghannouchi’s family says they’ve had “no contact” with him for nearly a week after prison authorities allegedly told lawyers he was transferred to hospital—while access was denied and his daughter cites extreme heat at Mornaguia Prison and medical needs. Democracy Anniversary: Tunisia marks five years since President Kais Saied suspended parliament and ruled by emergency measures, with protests in Tunis calling for him to leave amid a worsening economic and rights climate. Power Crisis: The anniversary lands as blackouts intensify during a brutal heatwave, with reports of deaths linked to outages and STEG warning against excessive air-conditioning use to prevent grid collapse. International Diplomacy: Tunisia and Egypt’s foreign ministers reaffirmed bilateral ties and regional coordination, including Libya-related cooperation. Culture & Heritage: UNESCO inscribed the Village of Sidi Bou Saïd on the World Heritage List, adding a new responsibility for protection amid tourism pressures. Regional Climate Response: Italy deployed a Canadair firefighting aircraft to support Tunisian crews battling wildfires, underscoring Maghreb-wide solidarity.
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