Tunisia
Some of the key events about Tunisia
- 146 BCCarthage was destroyed by Roman forces, ending the Punic Wars and Carthaginian civilization
- 698Arab conquest of Tunisia, ending Byzantine rule and beginning Islamization of the region
- 1574Ottoman Empire conquered Tunisia, establishing control for over three centuries
- 1881French troops invaded Tunisia, establishing a protectorate and colonial rule
- 1942-1943Tunisia became a battleground during World War II, with significant destruction and loss of life
- 1956Tunisia gained independence from France, becoming a sovereign nation
- 1956Post-independence political instability and economic challenges plagued the newly formed republic
- 1959The country adopted its first constitution, establishing a presidential system of government
- 1987A bloodless coup led to significant political reforms and economic liberalization
- 1987A bloodless coup d'état removed the country's first president from power
- 2004Tunisia hosted the Arab League summit, enhancing its diplomatic standing in the region
- 2009The country's first satellite, Tunsat-1, was launched into orbit
- 2010-2011The Tunisian Revolution sparked widespread unrest and led to the overthrow of the government
- 2011The Jasmine Revolution sparked the Arab Spring and led to democratic reforms in Tunisia
- 2013Political assassinations of opposition leaders caused national turmoil and protests
- 2014Tunisia adopted a new constitution, widely praised for its progressive stance on human rights
- 2015The Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its contribution to democracy
- 2015Terrorist attacks targeted tourists at the Bardo National Museum and a beach resort in Sousse, severely impacting the tourism industry
- 2018Tunisia passed a law granting women equal inheritance rights, a first in the Arab world
- 2020Tunisia successfully contained the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, earning international praise
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Tunisia's highest court mandates the inclusion of two presidential candidates, raising concerns about election legitimacy. Protests erupt against President Saied's restrictions on freedoms.
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Tunisia's election commission denies accreditation to observer groups, citing foreign funding concerns. This move sparks debate over the fairness of the upcoming presidential election, scheduled for October 6, 2024.
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