Tunisian Revolution Shakes, Inspires Middle East

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jan 18, 2011 Every state and movement in the Middle East is reading into the events in Tunisia its own anxieties and aspirations. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Tunisia’s Central Bank Denies Gold ‘Heist’ by Ben Ali’s Wife

Staff / Truthdig Jan 18, 2011 A spokesman for Tunisia's central bank denies a Le Monde report that the wife of ousted Tunisian President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali left the country with almost $60 million worth of Tunisia's gold reserves. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

With Friends Like These, Who Needs Democracy?

Barry Lando / Truthdig Jan 17, 2011 American officials were for Tunisia's ousted despot before they were against him Across the Middle East and Central Asia it's the same: US allies are invariably corrupt dictators, maintained in power by lavish patronage and the militaryAcross the Middle East and Central Asia it's the same: U. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

President Reportedly Flees Tunisia

Staff / Truthdig Jan 15, 2011 The Tunisian government is in upheaval after weeks of violent protests over high unemployment and skyrocketing food prices. Al-Jazeera reported that the prime minister had taken the reins of government after President Ben Ali left the country. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Tunisian Protests Turn Deadly

Staff / Truthdig Jan 10, 2011 Protests over unemployment have led to the deaths of eight people in Tunisia. The government said police opened fire in self-defense after rioters took to destroying public buildings in the northwestern towns of Thala and Kasserine. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Tolerance for Gays Thawing in Muslim World?

Staff / Truthdig May 25, 2006 In Tunisia, an independent magazine has dedicated a series of articles to homosexuality--an uncommon initiative in the Arab press. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )