Political Transition in Tunisia

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Democracy.

Human rights.

Justice, Administration of.

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 in Tunisia involving delay in upcoming elections, reforms efforts, investigation and prosecution of former President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali and associates, and security concerns. Provides background on "Jasmine Revolution," and highlights emerging actors in current situation, including trade unions, security forces, political parties, and Islamist movement. Examines Tunisian economy, and discusses Tunisia-U.S. relations, focusing on U.S. response to recent events and foreign assistance. Provides background on Tunisian Government under Ben Ali, including human rights issues, emerging discontent, and terrorism in Tunisia; and covers Tunisian foreign relations and future outlook

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-0694

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