#meet in tunis

[zairaalbereo]

✨Happy New Year ✨ to all of you, but most especially my darling friend @isabellehemlock. I’m so glad we got to meet each other in this fandom, and so very happy to share a wonderful, supportive space with you online. May 2025 bring you all the joy, peace and happiness. ❤️

You asked for romantic vibes of any kind — new, established, domestic, fluffy. And my brain came up with this moment of Joe and Nicky’s relationship. A moment when their love is established, but still feels new and wondrous. A moment of new beginnings.

By the time they had decided to go looking for the women showing up in their dreams, it had been decades. In their defense, they had been somewhat preoccupied. They had traveled, first the Levante and then the Byzantine Empire, further west to Tunis and then back along the Northern coastal cities, only avoiding Genoa. For a few beautiful years they settled down in Malta. And yet the true journey — just as winding, and filled with as many challenges and surprising turns — has been the one towards finding each other.  It’s hard to say what came first in their relationship — trust, affection, lust. They started out killing each other, and then became traveling companions before they had outgrown that habit. The last time Yusuf killed him, was after he had kissed him. And yet it would be years after trusting Nicolò to have his back in a battle before he allowed him to strip Yusuf bare, and allowed himself to come undone beneath him. Now that they’ve found the women, there is a new journey waiting, and Nicolò isn’t sure where it will lead yet. The first night they make camp together, he doesn’t sleep. He’s not worried about his own safety — there’s little anyone can do to him that Nicolò would fear — but he’s not going to leave Yusuf defenseless. He’s not going to let anyone come between them or separate them. Yusuf, ever perceptive, smiles at him knowingly before he presses a soft kiss against Nicolò’s lips, right there in front of their new acquaintances, and then settles himself against Nicolò’s chest, allowing Nicolò to wrap his arms around him and hold him close. The warm weight of him is a comfort; the steady heartbeat echoing between them grounding.  He pulls a blanket up around them, and when he lifts his gaze, he sees that he’s being watched from across the campfire. Dark eyes study him for a long moment, then the Eastern woman starts to smile, and she closes her eyes and curls up against her companion.  “I trust you will be keeping watch,” she says, just loud enough for Nicolò to hear the underlying amusement in her voice. “If only for his sake.” Nicolò doesn’t answer, but as the night proceeds, he contemplates the notion of trust, and how he has earned hers so quickly. It will not take long for Quynh and Andromache to take root in his heart, and he will do anything for them for their own sake. But it won’t be for many decades, to Andromache’s endless exasperation and Quynh’s quiet amusement, that he’ll be willing to trust them with the safety of his heart — or rather the man who firmly holds it in his possession.

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[occasionallyprosie]

So I'm trying to incorporate more nicknames for the boys, so here's what I got so far, any additions or ones I've missed?

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Four

Smith/Smithy

Little One (by Time)

Little Guy (by Triple Threat)

Rainbow

Hyrule

Traveler

Explorer

Rule/Rulie

Healer (post Life Spell reveal)

Calatian (country of origin)

Legend

Veteran/Vet

Collector

Hoarder (by Warriors and Twilight, derogatory, becomes affectionate)

Scholar

Apple (by Twilight and Wind)

Kid (by Wind)

Kit (by Twilight and Sky)

Sky

Skyloftian (shortens to Sky)

Sky Knight (shortens to Sky)

Chosen

Birdbrain

Lover boy (affectionate, by Downfall Duo)

Woodcarver

Time

Old Man

Sprite (by Warriors)

Ancestor (by Twilight)

Fairy Boy (post meeting Malon, by Downfall Duo and Wind)

Twilight

Rancher

Goat Herd

Ordonian (town of origin)

Pup (by Time)

Country Boy (by Warriors, derogatory)

Forest (by Legend and Wind)

Warriors

Captain (or any other military form of address)

Pretty Boy (by Legend, derogatory, becomes affectionate)

Soldier Boy (by Twilight, derogatory, becomes affectionate)

Wild

Champion

Cook

Wild Child (affectionate)

Cub (by Twilight and Time)

Wanderer

Wind

Sailor

Pirate

Ocean (by Legend and Twilight)

Kid (by Twilight and Warriors)

Conductor (by Legend)

Tune/Tunie (by Time and Warriors)

Whys for some:

Rulie and Chosen (Hyrule and Sky) -> Both make the mistake of telling the group their hero titles, Hyrule is eventually nicknamed Rulie by Legend and Wild as a result (nobody else calls him that), and Sky gets Chosen from everybody.

Apple, Forest, and Ocean (Legend, Twilight, and Wind) -> Nicknames from Triforce Heroes (from my hc of them being the Triforce Heroes)

Kid (Legend) -> Another nickname from Triforce Heroes, Wind is the only one who calls him that in LU though (Twilight takes too long to realize Apple and the Veteran are the same person)

Kit (Legend) -> Sky and Twi start calling him that after the bunny incident, Twi does it first and Sky joins in after because he's a gremlin and both know Legend hates (eventually likes) it

Conductor (Wind) -> Caused by music night when Wind leads the music with the Wind Waker and just sticks

[george-the-good]

GEORGE VI meets actress/singer/comedic performer BEATRICE LILLIE:

In Tunis [in 1943] Bea was downed by dysentery and confined to her bed, forcing her to miss a party given in honor of King George VI. Then His Majesty was laid low by the same malady. Later, during a garden party at Buckingham Palace, Bea was presented to His Majesty. She voiced her disappointment at missing the Tunis party and gave the reason for her absence. H.M. commiserated with her stating his problems with the same disease. The King excused himself and Bea was surrounded by her friends eager to know what she and the monarch talked about. ‘Diarrhea!’ cooed Bea.

THE FUNNIEST WOMAN IN THE WORLD by BRUCE LAFFEY

[eretzyisrael]

7 October distances young Jews from their Maghrebi roots

Most Jews in France have North African roots, and there has been a tendency among the young generation to re-connect with Tunisian, Algerian and Moroccan culture. But the 7 October massacre has created a cleavage with non-Jewish Maghrebi friends, Slate reports. The situation in Tunisia can only deteriorate further as its president, Kais Sayed, reinforces his holdon power.

The annual Ghriba pilgrimage, already scaled down in 2023, was shattered by a terrorist attack

This is the case of Diane’s paternal family, who lived in Tunisia for fourteen generations. Through her daily Arabic words, her grandmother triggered a deep awareness in Diane a few years ago. Her family’s history is much more “oriental” than French. In search of her origins, Diane went to Tunisia in May 2023. She realized that her family’s values ​​- the warmth of human relationships, the attention paid to the well-being of others – inhabit Tunisian society.

At the Jewish cemetery of Borgel, in Tunis, Diane meditates on the tomb of her ancestors. “I also wanted to finally discover the places where my parents had grown up. I was trying to rebuild an identity.” Tears interrupt her story. In Sephardic Jewish families, the attraction of the youngest to the country of origin often meet disapproval from their parents. For Diane’s mother, her daughter’s journey was painful.

Confirming her mother’s anxieties, an attack was committed at the same time on the Tunisian island of Djerba. On 9 May 2023, a radicalized Tunisian policeman carried out an attack near the Ghriba synagogue in the midst of the annual Jewish pilgrimage. He killed four people. Diane was there, as was Sarah, who survived the shooting. A convert to Islam twelve years ago, this Jewish-Tunisian has several identities. “But this anti-Semitic attack reinforced my Jewishness, as if I was lashing out in self-defence,”  the young woman says.

For many Jewish-Tunisians, the trauma of the Ghriba is mixed with that of 7 October 2023. On that day, Hamas fighters killed more than 1,200 Israelis, the majority of them civilians. According to the United Nations, militias from Hamas,  the Palestinian Islamist movement,  committed rape, including gang rape.

The shock of the massacre and its perception in Tunisia inflicted a second wound on Emmanuelle, a French  Jewish-Tunisian. “In a crazy joy, Tunisian youth seem to have experienced this event as a great evening of national liberation for the Palestinians,” she sighs. “I understand the solidarity with the Palestinian people very well,” she adds. “But I believe that it masks a great hatred towards the Jews.”

A hatred that seems to grow in tandem with the bombs raining down on the Gaza Strip. On 17 October 2023, in southeastern Tunisia, the El-Hamma synagogue was reduced to ashes, causing shock among the Jewish-Tunisian diaspora, which is very connected on social media. Mikhael, 40, also thought he would make Tunisia his second family. “But I understood the message that my mother and her parents received when they fled this country: ‘We don’t want you here. Without you, it’s better…'” His maternal family left Tunisia in 1968, after individuals tried to burn down the family home.

Today, the anti-Semitism observed among some Maghrebis is born from a combination of factors: rejection of the existence of Israel, coupled with a confusion between Israel and Jewishness. But by proclaiming itself the representative of the Jews of the world, Israel has greatly reinforced this confusion, remarks the Franco-Tunisian historian Sophie Bessis. Anti-Zionism – seeing the establishment of a Jewish state as a historic mistake– exists in the spectrum of Jewish opinion. But it remains a minority view.

“Dissociating Jewishness from Israel is complicated,” the people we interviewed confirm. Most of them remain attached to Israel. “My father always said: ‘The fate of the Jews is is that they may have to leave at any moment.’ And Israel appeared to be the only place where we would be protected,” explains Diane.

Online, the Israeli flag displayed by Mikhael on his profile picture creates a gulf with most Internet users of Maghrebi origin. Fellow citizens, to whom “I nevertheless feel culturally so much closer than to other French people,” he admits. By way of explanation, he cites couscous,  sacred to him or indeed his family. But that’s not all. In  Quranic recitations, Mikhael finds the sounds of the Sephardic liturgy. An avowed “Zionist”, he loves the Arabic language to the point of listening to the surahs of the prophet Muhammad in his car.

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[emperornero]

good news everyone ! i gave up on doing homework and im looking for insects named after ancient romans and other ancient historical figures related to roman history. turns out theres a species of weevil named after hannibal!

and its glorious wikipedia description: "A species from Tunisia, named after the daring Punic general Hannibal. Hannibal was best known for his spectacular, but also costly campaign with 40 war elephants in 218 BC from Spain, France across the Alps to Italy. In 202 BC, the Roman Empire was finally victorious over Hannibal at Carthage (Carthage, today part of the Tunisian capital Tunis). It was only with the victory over Hannibal that Rome gained supremacy in the western Mediterranean. The city of Carthage was finally razed to the ground in the Third Punic War (146 BC), the inhabitants expelled or taken into slavery by Rome. Let us hope that the last Ceratonia forests on Jebel Zaghouan, and with them the new species Onyxacalles hannibali, will not meet a similar fate in the progressive destruction of the last intact biotopes in central Tunisia!""

[wendylianmartin]

I love Fizz', he seems like a better *antagonist* in this little arc than King Tuny in Queen Nee's castle arc, I would have liked him to get along with Kappa, he seemed very excited to meet him

Interesting!

[basalamander-corner]

❦ - They Feast Tonight

I will give you the wings you so desire. Now FLY.

❝ I was given orders by our gods. To slay every paladin I came across. I will obey their orders. ❞

Tuni was born into the Kingdom of Osirian, a city floating above the clouds. Years ago, the Osirians had eliminated the wild and savage beasts that once terrorized the land, being blessed by the gods and given wings. It is said that one day, the gods would descend from the heavens and give the gift of immortality next.

Tuni knows this to be a lie.

The gods have spoken, ordering Tuni to execute every paladin that claims to speak for them, unwilling to let their names be taken in vain any longer. Tuni will not fail them. But while carrying out the duty given, Tuni comes to find the land below is not a savage place, meeting the fae people. They were the “beasts” in the stories, and Tuni realizes they need help.

Bonding together with the fae prince, Tuni vows to keep her promise to the gods, and restore the fae to their rightful place.

More info below the cut.

❧General Information

I’ve had this idea in my mind for most of 2023, although it’s been changed a lot as to what it would focus on. I started drafting this in January of 2024, when it reached its final idea. It hasn’t really taken any inspiration from any books, although the underground city the fae live in is inspired by Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia. The design of the Osirians themself are similar to Eliatrope from Wakfu and Dofus.

❧Featuring

The tropes of hidden faery kingdoms, ancient secrets, and righteous judgment.

Themes of revenge, found family, illusion of power, overcoming fear, dangers of propaganda, and the will to survive.

A transgender main character and a bi-ace love interest. An entirely black cast, and multiple queer side characters.

❧Trigger warnings

Nuclear disaster

Referenced genocide

Queerphobia (heavy misgendering)

Grooming

Arranged marriage (forced/coerced)

Dysphoria

Colonialism

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[cottoncandychallah]

Holy crap, the instructor for my Intro to Judaism course was born in Tunisia and went to France as a refugee... I can only imagine her experiences when she was young, she must have been through a lot and saw so many things.

I really wish I could have some time outside of the class to just talk to her and hear about her experiences (that she feels comfortable sharing, obviously).

She's clearly proud of her heritage, she talked about her family drying peppers on a line for harissa, life in Tunis on the Mediterranean, and took the chance to talk about food when Jewish cultural diversity came up.

Man, I keep meeting so many storied people just being involved, I'm so glad to be learning man

[askisaacforgemaster]

Greetings Isaac!

Do you ever get the urge to travel and return to meet some of the folks you met on your journey north? Not the rude ones of course, but people like Miranda, or The Captain.

“Greetings,

May I call you ‘Violet’?

There are moments that come to mind,to imagine having conversations with Miranda,The Captain, and The Merchant of Tunis. So yes, I do get tempted to travel to see those people.”

[simelune]

42 for etoile, tuni and azari!! <3

aaaaaa ty for sending one hehe <3 im not sure if tuni was meant to be toni or luni, so i answered for both of them lol

42. what’s the typical first impression after meeting this person?

étoile: most people think she's reserved, since she's usually very quiet around new people. or if they happen to meet her on a bad day, that she has a bad attitude lol

toni: airhead. BUT TO BE FAIR, they are still trying to adjust to being human, well "human", again. also people definitely want to take care of him <3

luni: WARM, FRIENDLY, SOMEONE YOU WANT TO BE HELD BY. people definitely want to talk to her a second time.

azari: charming, extremely so to the point of being disarming... women want her, men fear her... gotta make her a hat now LMAO

[brookstonalmanac]

Events 2.5 (after 1950)

1958 – Gamal Abdel Nasser is nominated to be the first president of the United Arab Republic. 1958 – A hydrogen bomb known as the Tybee Bomb is lost by the US Air Force off the coast of Savannah, Georgia, never to be recovered. 1962 – French President Charles de Gaulle calls for Algeria to be granted independence. 1963 – The European Court of Justice's ruling in Van Gend en Loos v Nederlandse Administratie der Belastingen establishes the principle of direct effect, one of the most important, if not the most important, decisions in the development of European Union law. 1967 – Cultural Revolution: The Shanghai People's Commune is formally proclaimed, with Yao Wenyuan and Zhang Chunqiao being appointed as its leaders. 1971 – Astronauts land on the Moon in the Apollo 14 mission. 1975 – Riots break out in Lima, Peru after the police forces go on strike the day before. The uprising (locally known as the Limazo) is bloodily suppressed by the military dictatorship. 1981 – Operation Soap: The Metropolitan Toronto Police Force raids four gay bathhouses in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, arresting just under 300, triggering mass protest and rallies. 1985 – Ugo Vetere, then the mayor of Rome, and Chedli Klibi, then the mayor of Carthage, meet in Tunis to sign a treaty of friendship officially ending the Third Punic War which lasted 2,131 years. 1988 – Manuel Noriega is indicted on drug smuggling and money laundering charges. 1994 – Byron De La Beckwith is convicted of the 1963 murder of civil rights leader Medgar Evers. 1994 – Markale massacres, more than 60 people are killed and some 200 wounded as a mortar shell explodes in a downtown marketplace in Sarajevo. 1997 – The so-called Big Three banks in Switzerland announce the creation of a $71 million fund to aid Holocaust survivors and their families. 2000 – Russian forces massacre at least 60 civilians in the Novye Aldi suburb of Grozny, Chechnya. 2004 – Rebels from the Revolutionary Artibonite Resistance Front capture the city of Gonaïves, starting the 2004 Haiti rebellion. 2008 – A major tornado outbreak across the Southern United States kills 57. 2016 – New Zealand politician Steven Joyce is hit by a flung rubber dildo in a Waitangi Day protest. 2019 – Pope Francis becomes the first Pope in history to visit and perform papal mass in the Arabian Peninsula during his visit to Abu Dhabi. 2020 – United States President Donald Trump is acquitted by the United States Senate in his first impeachment trial. 2020 – Pegasus Airlines Flight 2193 overshoots the runway at Sabiha Gökçen International Airport and crashes, killing three people and injuring 179. 2021 – Police riot in Mexico City as they try to break up a demonstration by cyclists who were protesting after a bus ran over a bicyclist. Eleven police officers are arrested.

[revev2]

Tunisian Judges Association Denounces Interference by Public Prosecutor

Tunis, January 18, 2025 – The Tunisian Judges Association (AM7) has issued a statement denouncing an incident where the First Assistant Public Prosecutor of the First Instance Court of Tunis, accompanied by a court security officer, entered the association’s headquarters during an executive committee meeting and ordered them to vacate the premises immediately. The association strongly condemned…

[hiroshitanaka]

Essential Tunisia Travel Guide: Visa Tips for US Citizens

Tunisia: A day away from Europe, this delightful North African gem wrapped up in antiquity meets modern. Explore sights of the tourist attractions in Tunisia such as the ancient city of Dougga, the medina of Tunis, and the beautiful beaches for a combination of history, culture, and natural beauty. Find out all the tips you need in this Tunisia travel guide for US citizens on how to get to this stunning country with ease.

Tunisia Visa for US Citizens

Visa process: Before you pack your bags, it’s important to know the visa process. Tunisia visa for US citizens has good news and bad news — the good news is that it is actually quite simple. Holders of US passports do not need a visa to enter Tunisia if they plan on staying for up to 90 days in a 180-day period. This visa waiver is valid for tourists, business travelers, and transit visitors. However, there are certain key requirements to know about for a hassle-free entry:

Passport Validity: Your passport must be valid for six months beyond your intended departure date. Be mindful of expiration dates well in advance so your travel isn't disrupted.

Evidence of Return or Onward Travel: You might need to provide evidence of a return flight or onward travel arrangements. Making sure you visit in your 90-day period.

Accommodation and Travel Itinerary: Although not always necessary, immigration officers may ask for hotel bookings or detailed travel itineraries. This shows that you have a concrete plan for your time.

Currency Import and Export Limits: Tunisia has specific restrictions regarding the import and export of currency, including customs regulations. Know these laws to avoid problems when coming and going from the country.

If you plan to stay longer (for work, study or visiting family), you will have to apply for the correct visa before your trip. Contacting the embassy of Tunisia to understand what is required and how long is the process for long-term visas is a must. In addition to your visa application and passport, you may also need to submit proof of employment or enrollment in an educational institution, as well as financial statements demonstrating your means to support yourself while in the country.

If you are traveling for business, you may also need to provide a letter of invitation from a Tunisian company or organization. You will have to provide a letter of acceptance with your application when applying for study visas because you can only study in Tunisia if you are accepted by a recognized institution.

Just be sure to apply for the visa plenty in advance, as processing can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months, depending on the visa type.

If you meet all the criteria, you can quickly navigate through the visa process and have a great trip to Tunisia without any nasty delays or complications.

Getting to Tunisia

For most travelers from the United States, reaching Tunisia requires connecting flights through major European hubs like Paris, Frankfurt or Istanbul. The primary gateway is Tunis-Carthage International Airport, in the capital, Tunis. Arriving there, you will find contemporary amenities and transportation options to start your adventure.

Exploring Tunisia: Top Destinations

Tunisia offers a mosaic of attractions and cities for all tastes. Some places you shouldn’t miss:

1. Tunis

The capital city, Tunis, is a colorful junction of old and new. Wander around the Medina of Tunis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its maze of narrow alleys, crowded souks and ancient mosques. Visit the Bardo National Museum, which has one of the world’s most comprehensive collections of Roman mosaics.

2. Carthage

Take a step back in time when you visit Carthage, the ancient city that was once at the center of the Carthaginian Empire. Today, you can see the ruins of Roman villas, baths and the iconic amphitheater that reveals the history of this great site.

3. Sahara Desert

No visit to Tunisia is complete without a trek into the Sahara Desert. Feel the thrill of a camel trek, sleep beneath the stars or see otherworldly landscapes in Matmata, known for troglodyte dwellings and being a filming location for Star Wars.

4. Djerba

Besides its sandy beaches, the island is known for its lively markets and distinctive mix of Berber, Arab and Jewish cultures. Explore the El Ghriba Synagogue, one of the oldest synagogues in the world, and enjoy the peaceful environment.

Top Things to Do in Tunisia

If you love adventure, history or food, there are endless top things to do in tunisia.

Medina Discovery: Visit the vibrant medinas of Tunis, Sousse, and Kairouan, where you can peruse local crafts, spices, and souvenirs.

Explore Ancient Relics: With very preserved ruins of a Roman city at Dougga and the amphitheater of El Djem that is both a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the largest in the world.

Relax on the Beach: Tunisia has a long Mediterranean coastline with beautiful, sandy beaches perfect for sunbathing, swimming and water sports. Seaside resorts include Hammamet and Monastir.

Please do not skip Tunisian food: Try the local foods, such as couscous, brik (a crunchy pastry with egg and tuna) and harissa, a spicy chili paste. If you are by the coast, try some fresh seafood.

Explore the wonders of the Desert: Whether you're looking to dune bash, stroll around oases like Tozeur and Nefta, the Sahara is full of adventure and sights to see.

Planning Your Tunisia Tour

If you want to see the best of Tunisia in one trip, you might seek a Tunisia tour that visits multiple destinations. Many tours cover transport, accommodation and local guides to offer insights on the country’s history and culture. Whether you go on a group tour or have a private itinerary, a tour planned by professionals removes the stress.

Respecting Local Customs

Tunisia is a Muslim-majority country, and while it’s crucial to respect local customs & traditions. Dress respectfully, especially when visiting religious places or rural areas. Be respectful of local fasting customs during Ramadan and do not eat or drink in public during daylight hours.

Beyond Tourism: Tunisia visa requirements

Based on that, our blog highlights everything US citizens must have in terms of Tunisia visa requirements, as well as visas exemptions, documents required and guidance to ensure smooth entry. If you are traveling for tourism or business, you can find all the information to plan your trip to Tunisia without worries.

Recap

Tunisia has something for every kind of traveler — a rich mix of history, culture, and natural beauty. Whether you seek out ancient ruins or prefer lounging on Mediterranean beaches, this stunning country has it all. If US citizens follow this Tunisia travel guide, they can easily figure out how to get a visa and have an unforgettable trip to one of North Africa’s a most interesting destinations. Tunisia guarantees a memory that will never be erased from your mind, whether your travel wishes are alone or in the family.

[dry-valleys]

To open windows on other cultures, particularly Western culture, in order to come to grips with reality. In this way, our country can remain faithful to its cultural past while forging the instruments required for its future.

Habib Bourguiba.

Part of my Tunisia series; please see here, here, here, here, here, here and here for more (This is mostly a post about modern Tunisia, and other posts will have more about ancient times).

Tunisia has a long and storied history and has been conquered and/or settled by Berbers, Phoenicians, Romans, Carthaginians, Vandals, Byzantines, Jews, Arab Muslims (who gave Tunisia the Arabic language and Islamic religion, which have been followed by the majority ever since) Normans, Spaniards, Maltese, Italians, and Frenchmen, all of which produced Tunisians.

Modern Tunisia in effect begins with the Ottomans, who ruled here from 1574 until Tunisia became a French 'protectorate' with the Bardo Treaty of 1881.

Monastir's famous son, Habib Bourguiba, was born here in 1903; he had a western education at French schools (then uncommon in Tunisia) and the Sorbonne, and his first wife, Mathilde, was French. He joined the resistance against French rule, Dustour.

Tunisia was occupied by the Axis in 1942 after the Fall of France and the formation of the Vichy regime, which moved Bourguiba to Italy, in effect imprisoning him. In 1942 and 1943 Tunisia was a battleground before the Allies, supported by French and Tunisian troops who had defected to them, won this battle on 6 May 1943; Bourguiba, who had been moved to Tunis by his captors, was freed on 23 June.

After the war, the French power showed less interest in keeping Tunisia, especially since Bourguiba had supported the allies and was reliably pro-western, and French battles in neighbouring Algeria also weighed France down, so Bourguiba became Prime Minister of an independent state in 1956.

The Personal Status Code of 1956, and the deposition of Muhammad VIII in 1957 (upon which Bourguiba became president in 1957) was part of his strategy, enshrining women's rights and state education but not political freedom.

The aim was to build a secular state without what was seen as the backwardness of Islamic dress, though this was never abolished (In Monastir I saw hijab worn by only a minority, though it may be more widespread in more conservative rural areas).

Bourguiba ordered his own tomb to be built, from 1963-78, and this is where the shoot was taken. (In 9 he can be seen with our late queen Elizabeth II in 1980, and he met dozens of other world leaders, as you can see if you go to the rooms).

Bourguiba also, in 1982, invited the Palestinan Liberation Organisation here, where they stayed until 1991, and Tunisia again broke off relations with Israel after the Second Intifada of 2000, though this is not aimed at local Jews who have lived here uninterruptedly since the destruction of the Temple of Jerusalem in AD70, albeit fewer than in 1948.

Soon after the bombings in Monastir and Sousse (where I stayed) of 1987, in which 13 were blown up and injured by Islamists, Bourguiba was overthrown by Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, also a Destour veteran, who followed largely the same agenda and also ruled seemingly unchallenged.

Ben Ali was himself overthrown in 2011, after the Arab Spring, which began here when 26 year old street vendor Mohammed Bouazizi, unable to make a living in Ben Ali's bureaucracy, set himself on fire in 2010; this sparked protests among Tunisians who were already angry about the savage repression of the Gafsa miners' strike of 2008.

This being the beginning of the social media age, protestors could arrange online to meet one another and share stories of the looting of Ben Ali and his even more unpopular wife, Leila Trabelsi, and people outside Tunisia could more easily keep up with them than at other times of unrest in the Arab world.

The same decade, beginning with the illegal invasion of Iraq in 2003, brought down such Arab strongmen as Saddam Hussein of Iraq, Hosni Mubarak of Egypt, and Tunisia'a neighbour, Colonel Gaddafi of Libya. Tunisia has a lot in common with Morocco, where I went last year; one of the biggest differences is that Morocco kept its monarchy and its government was never overthrown.

Then, with Fouad Mebazaa as acting president for nine months, the first free and fair elections to the parliament were held in 2011 and the biggest party was the Islamist Ennahda (which Ben Ali abolished in 1989 but which came back after his downfall.

The next acting president Moncef Marzouki, himself secular, governed with Ennahda, before losing the 2014 election to Beji Caid Essebi, a veteran of Dustour, who died in office in 2019 (Ben Ali, who had fled to Saudi Arabia after being overthrown, died there in the same year).

In that year, after 91 days with Mohamed Ennaceur as acting president, Kais Saied won the election, dissolved parliament in 2021, then 'won' a constitutional referendum in 2022 with 94% of the vote, which he followed with 'victory' in the 2024 presidential election with 91% of the vote. (He also 'earned' a majority in parliament after opposition parties boycotted the 2022 election, then imprisoned Marzouki).

(The slide into authoritarianism is not obvious to tourists and I only learned about it when I read about it; there were no Iranian-style posters of Saied glowering down on us, but his presence is felt by all Tunisians).

At first it seemed Arab exceptionalism had been disproven and democracy could take root, but this did not happen in Tunisia as Saied played on fear of immigrants to keep himself in power.

Nevertheless, in this place, I was reminded that Bourgouiba, who lived until 2000, did what the historian Kenneth Perkins said, ‘the most innovative legal reform in the Muslim world since the abolition of sharia in Turkey in the 1920s’.

[lordofhel]

Tunis Fashion Week 2022

Here’s a more detailed article on Tunis Fashion Week 2022, capturing the essence of its key moments, standout collections, and broader impact: Tunis Fashion Week 2022: Tunisian Heritage Meets Global Fashion Trends Tunis Fashion Week 2022 (TNFW) returned as a cultural phenomenon that displayed the creative vitality of Tunisian and international designers. Hosted by Tunisie Numérique, this event…

[drytechengi]

Exporter of Spray Dryer in Tunisia

Drytech Engineering Systems is a leading Exporter of Spray Dryer in Tunisia. Our Manufacturer Unit is in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. A spray dryer is a vital piece of equipment used to convert liquid materials into dry powders through the process of atomization and evaporation. This technology is essential in various industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and more. Why Choose Drytech Engineering Systems? Expertise: With years of experience in the industry, our team possesses the knowledge and skills to deliver tailored solutions that meet your specific requirements. Quality Assurance: We adhere to stringent quality control measures to ensure that our spray dryers meet international standards. Comprehensive Support: Our dedicated customer support team is here to assist you at every stage, from selection to installation and maintenance. Competitive Pricing: We offer cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality, ensuring that you receive the best value for your investment. What types of materials can be processed with a spray dryer? Spray dryers can process a wide range of materials, including liquid foods, chemical slurries, pharmaceuticals, and even waste products. The versatility of our machines makes them suitable for many applications. Can I customize my spray dryer? Yes! We offer customizable solutions tailored to your specific needs. From size and capacity to additional features, we work closely with our clients to design spray dryers that fit their requirements. How do I choose the right spray dryer for my business? Choosing the right spray dryer depends on several factors, including the type of material, desired particle size, production volume, and specific drying requirements. Our team at Drytech Engineering Systems can help you assess your needs and select the best solution. Drytech Engineering Systems is an Exporter of Spray Dryer in Tunisia covering locations such as Tunis, Sfax, Sousse, Ettadhamen, Kairouan, Gabès, Bizerte, Aryanah, Gafsa, El Mourouj. Please contact us today for more information, pricing, and availability. View Product: Click Here Read the full article