Tunisia
Muslims Use AI to Preserve Centuries-Old Ibadi Manuscripts in Tunisia
June 6, 2024
Muslims Use AI to Preserve Centuries-Old Ibadi Manuscripts in Tunisia
On the Tunisian island of Djerba, 74-year-old librarian Said al-Barouni is racing against time to safeguard his Muslim community’s little-known heritage, NDTV World reported yestersay. According to the article, the Barouni’s family library holds over 1,600 ancient Ibadi texts and…
Tunisian Authorities Escalate Crackdown on Migrant, Refugee Rights Groups
May 17, 2024
Tunisian Authorities Escalate Crackdown on Migrant, Refugee Rights Groups
In a concerning escalation, the Tunisian government has launched an unprecedented campaign targeting civil society organizations, journalists, and human rights defenders working to protect the rights of migrants and refugees, Amnesty International reported yesterday. Over the past two weeks, Tunisian…
At least 13 Sudanese asylum seekers drown after boat capsizes off Tunisia
February 9, 2024
At least 13 Sudanese asylum seekers drown after boat capsizes off Tunisia
At least 13 Sudanese asylum seekers have died after their boat capsized off the coast of Tunisia, with 27 people still missing, a Tunisian judicial official said on Thursday. The boat was carrying 42 people, all of them Sudanese, and…