News for Ennahda Calls in Tunisia to Support ViolenceOne of the leaders of Tunisia's Islamist party says Arab countries should support an armed struggle against Israel. Islamists Concede Defeat in Tunisia ElectionsTunisia's Ennahda party, which won the 2011 elections, concedes defeat to its main secular rival. Campaigning Under Way for Tunisian ElectionsCampaigning officially under way for the October 26 parliamentary polls which Tunisians hope will bring stability.Tunisian Islamists Won't Take Part in ElectionTunisia’s main Islamist party, Ennahda, says it will not contest a presidential election in November. Tunisia's Islamist Prime Minister ResignsTunisia's Prime Minister resigns as part of a plan to end months of political deadlock. Tunisian Parties Choose Interim LeaderTunisia's political parties choose Industry Minister Mehdi Jomaa to head an interim government of independent figures. Tunisia: Protesters Torch Office of Islamist PartyThe office of Tunisia’s ruling Islamist party in the town of Kef torched by angry protesters, as unrest in the country continues.Tunisian Deal Brings an End to Islamist Gov'tTunisia's political rivals have agreed on a timetable for the Islamist coalition to quit and be replaced by a government of independents. Tunisia: Islamist Government Agrees to Step DownTunisia’s Islamist-led government to be replaced by caretaker government following talks with secular opposition. Tunisian Opposition Attracting More ProtestersThe Islamist party which rules Tunisia is losing the battle on the streets, as it attracts fewer and fewer protesters. Tunisian President: It Won't Happen HereTunisia’s President Moncef Marzouki rules out the risk of Tunisia's elected authorities being deposed.Tunisian Activists Hope for Jasmine Revolution IITunisian activists say they will attempt to replicate Egypt’s second revolution with one of their own, but it is unlikely they'll succeed. Tunisia's PM Resigns After Failing to Form Gov'tTunisia's Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali resigns after failing to form a non-partisan government to end a political crisis. Tunisia: Clashes During Funeral of Opposition HeadPolice clash with protesters during the funeral of opposition leader whose murder plunged Tunisia into new post-revolt turmoil. Tunisia Extends State of EmergencyRadical Islamist attacks have prompted Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki to extend the country's state of emergency through January. Dangerous to Oppose 'Moderate' Tunisian Gov'tA video shows an opposition party official was dragged along the ground and beaten to death by a pro-government mob in Tunisia last week. Israel Reiterates Travel Alert to TunisiaIsrael's National Counter-Terrorism Bureau has reiterated its travel advisory regarding Tunisia for the Lag B'Omer holiday. Tunisia: Governing Islamists Talking with SalafisHead of Tunisia's governing Islamist party says he is in talks with Salafis who are pushing for Sharia to be part of the constitution.Tunisia Rules Out Normalization with IsraelHead of Tunisia's Islamist party says the country cannot normalize ties with Israel. "Tunisians' problem is with Zionism." Tunisian Vandals Spray Star of David on MosqueIn the Tunisian capital, vandals spray-paint a Star of David on the outside of a mosque, desecrate the Koran. Tunisian Islamic Leader Condemns RadicalsTunisia's Islamic leadership has condemned anti-Semitic chants by radical Muslims, greeting visiting Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh. |
