Tunisia’s Parliament

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Tunisian women protest an article of their penal code which allowed rapists to marry their victims (AFP)

August 16th, 2017 - 11:27 GMT

Tunisian President: Allow Women to Marry Non-Muslims, Inherit Equally

By calling for gender equality on inheritance and marriage, President Beji Caed Essibsi has revealed the chasm within Tunisian society between religious conservatives and secularists.

Tunisian women protest an article of the country's penal code that allowed rapists to marry their victims (AFP)

August 1st, 2017 - 02:23 GMT

'Come So Far (Got So Far To Go)': A Good Week For Arab Women's Rights

Critics of the new law voiced concerns over putting customized conditions that fit specific parties who may exploit the country's difficult economic situation. (AFP/File)

September 19th, 2016 - 06:16 GMT

Will Tunisia's controversial new investment law boost the economy and tourism?

Thirty-eight people were killed in an attack by Daesh-affiliated militants on Tunisian beach last month. (Al Bawaba/File)

July 25th, 2015 - 03:19 GMT

Tunisian parliament passes anti-terror law in aftermath of Daesh attacks

Tuesday's planned reopening of the Bardo museum in Tunis has been pushed back at the last minute for security reasons. (AFP/File)

March 24th, 2015 - 02:26 GMT

Tunisia’s Parliament latest

Tunisian President: Allow Women to Marry Non-Muslims, Inherit Equally

'Come So Far (Got So Far To Go)': A Good Week For Arab Women's Rights

Will Tunisia's controversial new investment law boost the economy and tourism?

Tunisian parliament passes anti-terror law in aftermath of Daesh attacks

Tunisia museum reopening delayed for ‘security reasons’