AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGhannouchi Health Appeal: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim has written to Tunisian President Kais Saied urging the release of jailed Ennahda leader Rached Ghannouchi on compassionate, humanitarian grounds, citing his advanced age and health concerns. Political Rights Under Pressure: Rights groups and opposition voices continue to denounce Ghannouchi’s detention conditions, including restrictions on family and lawyers after his collapse and hospitalisation. Five Years After the Power Grab: Tunisia marks the anniversary of Saied’s July 25, 2021 takeover as protests resurface over shrinking civic space, worsening living conditions, and tighter political freedoms. Power Cuts Fuel Unrest: A week of demonstrations has followed electricity and water cuts during extreme heat, with anger focused on infrastructure failures and the gap between official economic claims and daily hardship. Regional Shockwaves—Ceuta Migration: While not Tunisian territory, the Ceuta surge is dominating regional politics: tens of thousands of irregular migrants from Morocco have crossed into Spain, triggering EU and Spanish emergency responses and reigniting debate over Schengen and border controls. Wildfires Expose Vulnerabilities: Tunisia’s wildfires in Kef highlight failing infrastructure and community risk, with farmers describing losses and limited state support.
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