AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTunisia Rights & Detention: Ennahda marked International Women’s Day by calling for the release of women jailed for their political views, saying continued arrests and prosecutions are deepening Tunisia’s political, humanitarian and rights crisis. Tunisia Governance & Accountability: A week-long debate around President Kais Saied’s one-man rule continues to frame Tunisia’s current state failures, with critics pointing to the lack of checks and balances after the 2025 constitutional overhaul and the knock-on effects for basic services like electricity and medical supplies. Regional Security: The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint as U.S. President Trump escalates rhetoric about declaring it “U.S. territory,” while Iran and Washington continue their confrontation over passage control. Middle East Conflict Fallout: U.S. intelligence reportedly cannot verify Israeli warnings about an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Trump, adding uncertainty to the wider escalation narrative. North Africa Politics (Context): Morocco’s Islamist and socialist opposition parties are attacking the government over the Ceuta crossings crisis, demanding an independent investigation and pressing for Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch’s resignation. International Spotlight: Tunisia’s political detainees and women’s rights also sit alongside broader regional rights coverage, including Lebanon’s abolition of the death penalty.
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