Tunisia
After ousting a longtime autocrat from power in 2011, Tunisia began a democratic transition, and citizens now enjoy unprecedented political rights and civil liberties. However, the influence of endemic corruption, economic challenges, security threats, and continued unresolved issues related to gender equality and transitional justice remain obstacles to full democratic consolidation.
Freedom in the World — Tunisia Country Report
Tunisia is rated Free in Freedom in the World 2020, Freedom House's annual study of political rights and civil liberties worldwide.
Countries in the Spotlight
Freedom in the World's Countries in the Spotlight features countries that experienced important developments in 2019 that affected their democratic trajectory, and deserve special scrutiny in 2020. In Tunisia, competitive presidential and parliamentary elections reinforced the country’s democratic institutions, though a state of emergency remained in place due to the ongoing threat of terrorism. View the full report to see the other Countries in the Spotlight.
Freedom on the Net— Tunisia Country Report
Tunisia is rated Partly Free in Freedom on the Net, Freedom House's comprehensive study of internet freedom around the globe.
News & Perspectives on Tunisia
With New Members, the UN Human Rights Council Goes from Bad to Worse opens in new tab
Perspectives
November 19, 2018
Tunisia: Strengthen Constitutional Protections before Regulating NGOs opens in new tab
Press release
May 13, 2018
