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Political limbo as Tunisia ministers threaten to quit
11/02/2013 - TUNISIA

Political limbo as Tunisia ministers threaten to quit

The ministers of Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki's CPR party were on the verge of quitting the Islamist-led government on Sunday, party official Chokri Yacoub said. A decision on the possible resignation is expected on Monday.
Tunisia's crisis deepens
09/02/2013 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Tunisia's crisis deepens

We focus on Tunisia, following the assassination this week of prominent opposition figure Shokri Belaid, a first in the country's history. His supporters blame the ruling Ennahda party for his death. We take a look back at his life and also at how a general strike paralysed the country on Friday.
Islamists chant anti-French slogans at rally in Tunisia
11/02/2013 - TUNISIA

Islamists chant anti-French slogans at rally in Tunisia

Thousands of pro-government supporters rallied in the streets of the Tunisian capital Saturday, shouting anti-French slogans and accusing its former colonial ruler of interference, a day after the funeral of slain opposition leader Chokri Belaid.
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Didier Reynders: Belgian Foreign Minister
09/02/2013 - TALKING EUROPE

Didier Reynders: Belgian Foreign Minister

The EU leaders gathered last week to discuss the budget for the coming seven years. As a former Finance Minister, Diders Reynders discuss the result of the Summit but also other issues like Tunisia, Syria and the french-led intervention in Mali.
Belaid’s historic funeral stokes tensions in Tunisia
09/02/2013 - TUNISIA

Belaid’s historic funeral stokes tensions in Tunisia

Hundreds of thousands of Tunisians flocked to the funeral of slain opposition leader Chokri Belaid on Friday, with dozens arrested outside the cemetery. PM Jebali called for a new government, but faced rebuke from his own ruling party.
In pictures: Clashes at Belaid’s funeral
08/02/2013 - TUNISIA

In pictures: Clashes at Belaid’s funeral

Tunisian security forces arrested at least 132 people on Friday after clashes broke out at assassinated opposition leader Chokri Belaid’s funeral and in the capital Tunis.
The World This Week - February 8th (part 2)
08/02/2013 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - February 8th (part 2)

For most, Chinese New Year means the annual mad scramble home. But for the happy few in today’s China, replace overcrowded train ride with the gift of a snakeskin Bentley to celebrate what else but the Year of the Snake. Also, a turning point in Tunisia with ripple effects in Egypt and France’s acrimonious same sex marriage debate turns homophobic.
The World This Week - February 8th
08/02/2013 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - February 8th

For most, Chinese New Year means the annual mad scramble home. But for the happy few in today’s China, replace overcrowded train ride with the gift of a snakeskin Bentley to celebrate what else but the Year of the Snake. Also, a turning point in Tunisia with ripple effects in Egypt and France’s acrimonious same sex marriage debate turns homophobic.
Widow of Tunisian opposition leader tells of 'daily' threats
08/02/2013 - TUNISIA

Widow of Tunisian opposition leader tells of 'daily' threats

Basma Khalfaoui, the widow of the slain Tunisian opposition leader Chokri Belaid, has told FRANCE 24 that her late husband received many death threats before his assassination on February 6. She holds the ruling Islamist party responsible.
Emotional scenes as Tunisia buries slain opposition leader
08/02/2013 - TUNISIA

Emotional scenes as Tunisia buries slain opposition leader

Tens of thousands of Tunisians attended the funeral of murdered opposition leader Chokri Belaid on Friday in a mass outpouring of grief marked by minor clashes as the flag-draped coffin made its way through the streets of Tunis.
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