Political Transition in Tunisia

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economic assistance.

Economic policy.

Human rights.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2011

Summary:

Addresses developments involving recent exits of Tunisian President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali and Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi, following violent protests and political upheaval hailed as the "Jasmine Revolution." Examines Tunisia-U.S. relations, focusing on U.S. response to recent events and foreign assistance. Highlights emerging actors in current situation, including trade unions, security forces, "legal" opposition parties, and Islamist movement. Provides background on Tunisian Government under President Ben Ali, including human rights issues and emerging discontent, terrorism in Tunisia, and Tunisian economic and foreign policy

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division. Political Transition in Tunisia

Publisher Number:

CRS-2011-FDT-0253

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