Tunisia's Leadership Faces EU Criticism Over Crackdowns

Tunisian President Kais Saied summoned EU ambassador Giuseppe Perrone to protest diplomatic breach.
Saied's government suspended Democratic Women, Nawaat Journalists, Economic and Social Forum, and Amnesty International targets 14 NGOs.
EU ambassador met Tunisian General Union of Workers leader Noureddine Taboubi, praising union's Nobel-linked role.
Ambassador met Tunisian Chemical and Agricultural Industries Union leader Samir Majoul to discuss economic challenges.
EU spokesperson noted continued friction with Tunisia's leadership since 2021.
Union threatened nationwide strike for trade union rights.
Tunisian General Union of Workers voices complaints amid protests by doctors, activists, and citizens.

Politics | Diplomacy | Protests

European Union | Tunisia

Kais Saied | Giuseppe Perrone | Noureddine Taboubi | Samir Majoul | Anouar el-Anouni

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