Tunisia

11 million people

4,070 USD GNI (PPP)

Internet:

Partly Free

Press:

Partly Free

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News & Updates

News update

Democracy in the Middle East Challenged by Weak Institutions

Dec 20 2012 - 12:23pm

Weak institutions are a major obstacle for democratic progress in the Middle East and North Africa, said Freedom House executive vice president Daniel Calingaert in a presentation on the Countries at the Crossroads report at the European Parliament in Brussels.

Issues:

Civil Society, Democratic Governance, Human Rights Defense, Intergovernmental Bodies

Regions:

Middle East and North Africa

Freedom Alert

Charges against Rape Victim a Sign of Police Impunity in Tunisia

Oct 3 2012 - 4:15pm

Freedom House is appalled that a Tunisian woman who claimed she was raped by two police officers has been charged with "premeditated indecency" after a court hearing on October 2. The judge presiding over the case filed charges against her despite her allegations that officers raped her and attempted to extort money from her fiancé, after the couple was confronted in their car on September 3. The court's decision highlights the ongoing impunity and lack of accountability for police in the Tunisian judicial system. Authorities must drop all charges against the couple and hold a fair trial in response to the allegations brought against the officers.

Issues:

Freedom of Expression, Rule of Law, Women's Rights

Regions:

Middle East and North Africa

Press Release

New Report: Governments Grow Increasingly Repressive Online, Activists Fight Back

Sep 24 2012 - 12:01am

Brutal attacks against bloggers, politically motivated surveillance, proactive manipulation of web content, and restrictive laws regulating speech online are among the diverse threats to internet freedom emerging over the past two years, according to a new study released today by Freedom House.

Issues:

Internet Freedom

Regions:

Americas, Asia-Pacific, Central and Eastern Europe/Eurasia, Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Western Europe

Press Release

New Report: Lack of Institutional Reform Hinders Democratic Progress in the Middle East

Sep 17 2012 - 11:54am

Nearly two years after a wave of popular uprisings began in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), a lack of substantive institutional reform has left states struggling to maintain democratic achievements, according to a new Freedom House report. The findings illuminate reform failures that have contributed to recent violence across the MENA region.

Issues:

Civil Society, Democratic Governance, Freedom of Expression, Media Freedom, Rule of Law

Regions:

Americas, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa

Experts

Lisa Davis

Senior Advisor for International Legal Affairs

Issues:

Civil Society, Freedom of Association, Human Rights Defense, Intergovernmental Bodies, Rule of Law, United Nations, Women's Rights

Signature Reports

Freedom in the World

Freedom on the Net

Freedom of the Press

Countries at the Crossroads

Special Reports

Safety on the Line: Exposing the myth of mobile communication security

This report evaluates the risks and vulnerabilities of mobile phone services and apps in 12 specified countries, analyzing multiple mobiel technologies to determine their capacity to protect security and privacy and to combat censorship and surveillance.
Download the full report here.

Issues:

Internet Freedom

Regions:

Asia-Pacific, Central and Eastern Europe/Eurasia, Middle East and North Africa

Programs

Advocating for Free Expression in Tunisia

Issues:

Freedom of Expression

Regions:

Middle East and North Africa

Freedom House engages critical rule of law stakeholders to develop a reform agenda for Tunisia as it transforms to a state that is accountable and guarantees citizens’ a role in maintaining a watchdog role.

Issues:

Rule of Law

Regions:

Middle East and North Africa

Egypt and Tunisia

In Egypt and Tunisia, we work with activists and citizen journalists to observe the elections. Bloggers and local activists receive training on election monitoring, violation reporting techniques, new media and mobile technology usage helping to increase transparency and citizens’ engagement in the political process.

Issues:

Elections, Freedom of Expression, Media Freedom

Regions:

Middle East and North Africa