Ilyas Saliba

Author: Ilyas Saliba

Tunisians take to the streets to demonstrate against terrorism on 20 March 2015 (photo: Reuters/Mili)

After the attack on the Bardo Museum

Tunisia's darkest hour

The attack on the Bardo Museum has put Tunisia's young democracy to a crucial test. Conservative forces demand a severe crackdown against Islamists and thereby threaten to limit basic rights and freedoms. Attempts to address the real causes of terrorism are increasingly being overlooked in the process - with devastating consequences. By Ilyas SalibaMore

NGO report on the Jasmine Revolution and security in Tunisia: How to make the transition from dictatorship to democracy Interview with Rachid Ghannouchi: "If you sow dictatorship, you harvest terrorism"Topic: Tunisian Revolution

Members of the Tunisian parliament after the passing of the country's new consitution on 26 January 2014 (photo: Reuters)

Democratic transformation in Tunisia

The model student faces difficult tasks

Tunisia is the only one of the Arab Spring nations that is on the road to democracy. Almost four years after the first protests, which began in the south, this North African country has become a beacon of light for the whole Arab world. But in spite of its successes to date, Tunisia still faces some huge challenges. By Ilyas SalibaMore

Parliamentary and presidential elections in Tunisia: The euphoria has evaporated Interview with the Tunisian documentary filmmaker Sami Tlili: "We've reached a crossroads"Interview with the human rights activist Sihem Bensedrine: Tunisia's democratic awakening under threat Tunisia's new constitution: The pain and joy of giving birth Victims of the Tunisian Revolution: The slow and painful search for the truth

Author: Ilyas Saliba

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