Hanen Jebli

Hanan Jebli is a Tunisian journalist who graduated from the Institute of Press and Information Sciences in 2013. She has worked at several Tunisian media outlets, including Al-Shahed and the private Al Karama Radio. In 2017, she received the Distinctive Woman Certificate, recognizing women’s contribution to Tunisia's transition. On Twitter: @hanenjebli593

North Africa | Aug 21, 2022

Tunisian police unions clash with president's plan to unify security forces

Human rights organizations in Tunisia are increasingly concerned about the police unions’ encroachment on politics.

A policeman sprays tear gas at protesters during a demonstration along Habib Bourguiba Avenue, against their president and the upcoming July 25 constitutional referendum, Tunis, Tunisia, July 22, 2022.

North Africa | Jul 29, 2022

Most Tunisians sit out referendum

President Kais Saied calims victory as mandate for his reforms.

Tunisian electoral officials count votes following a referendum on a new constitution, Tunis, Tunisia, July 26, 2022.

North Africa | Jun 24, 2022

General strike in Tunisia prompts warnings of imminent social tension

Most of Tunisia’s sectors were paralyzed June 16 due to the general strike called for by the country’s largest and powerful trade union to pressure the government to respond to the workers’ demands.

Supporters of the Tunisian General Labour Union gather with national flags during a rally outside its headquarters, amid a general strike announced by the UGTT, Tunis, Tunisia, June 16, 2022.

Tunisia | Jun 15, 2022

Tunisians watch prices of most consumer goods soar

Tunisians have seen their purchasing power plummet in recent days, amid a market shortage of basic goods, soaring prices of most consumer goods and warnings of possible nationwide protests.

Tunisia | Jun 5, 2022

Jewish pilgrimage to Tunisian island stirs calls for criminalizing normalization with Israel

The annual Jewish pilgrimage to El-Ghriba synagogue in Tunisia has rekindled the popular and political debate over the issuance of a law criminalizing normalization with Israel.

This photo shows the interior of El-Ghriba synagogue, the oldest Jewish monument built in Africa, on the first day of the annual pilgrimage, Djerba island, Tunisia, April 26, 2021.

Tunisia | May 13, 2022

Tunisia’s president to establish 'new republic' amid fear of new dictatorship

Tunisia’s President Kais Saied has announced plans for a new constitution and a different system of government, which raises concerns among political and human rights circles about the possibility of imposing a dictatorship in the country.

Tunisia | May 2, 2022

Tunisian president grants himself power to appoint election authority

The presidential decree to revise the law of the Independent High Authority for Elections in Tunisia and change its composition is facing widespread criticism from opposition parties and organizations that accuse Tunisian President Kais Saied of granting himself wide powers that may affect the course of democracy.

A man places a copy of the Tunisian Constitution atop a Tunisian national flag.

Tunisia | Apr 24, 2022

Political crisis in Tunisia reflected in the streets

The battle for power between Tunisian President Kais Saied and the parliament headed by Rashid Ghannouchi is escalating and has moved to the street.

Tunisians raise national flags as they take to the streets of the capital to protest against their president, Tunis, Tunisia, April 10, 2022.

North Africa | Dec 22, 2021

Tunisian president to change constitution, organize early legislative elections

Tunisian President Kais Saied announced yet another set of measures for holding a referendum on constitutional reforms and parliamentary elections.

This picture taken on Dec. 13, 2021, shows a TV screen in Tunisia's capital, Tunis, displaying an announcement by Tunisian President Kais Saied.

Tunisia | Oct 19, 2021

Tunisia’s new government sworn in without parliamentary approval

The new Tunisian government, which includes 10 women, was sworn in amid controversy over its legitimacy, since it was not approved by parliament as stipulated in the constitution.

Hanen Jebli

Tunisian police unions clash with president's plan to unify security forces

Most Tunisians sit out referendum

General strike in Tunisia prompts warnings of imminent social tension

Tunisians watch prices of most consumer goods soar

Jewish pilgrimage to Tunisian island stirs calls for criminalizing normalization with Israel

Tunisia’s president to establish 'new republic' amid fear of new dictatorship

Tunisian president grants himself power to appoint election authority

Political crisis in Tunisia reflected in the streets

Tunisian president to change constitution, organize early legislative elections

Tunisia’s new government sworn in without parliamentary approval

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Turkey's ratification of Sweden's NATO membership not enough to secure Congressional approval for F-16s, says Hellenic American Leadership Council chief Endy Zemenides

Hanen Jebli

Tunisian police unions clash with president's plan to unify security forces

Most Tunisians sit out referendum

General strike in Tunisia prompts warnings of imminent social tension

Tunisians watch prices of most consumer goods soar

Jewish pilgrimage to Tunisian island stirs calls for criminalizing normalization with Israel

Tunisia’s president to establish 'new republic' amid fear of new dictatorship

Tunisian president grants himself power to appoint election authority

Political crisis in Tunisia reflected in the streets

Tunisian president to change constitution, organize early legislative elections

Tunisia’s new government sworn in without parliamentary approval

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Turkey's ratification of Sweden's NATO membership not enough to secure Congressional approval for F-16s, says Hellenic American Leadership Council chief Endy Zemenides