Ennahda
Coverage of Ennahda in the Nexus archive.
- 'We will rise again': A new generation of Tunisians prepare for Ennahda's return
Ennahda, Tunisia's largest Islamist movement, faces repression under President Kais Saied but its youth wing remains optimistic about a resurgence. Ennahda supporters argue the movement has a history of overcoming political persecution and is preparing for a future beyond Saied's rule.
- Tunisia: Ghannouchi’s daughter says family denied information after his collapse in prison
Rached Ghannouchi, a jailed Tunisian Ennahda leader, reportedly fainted in Mornaguia Prison amid high temperatures. His daughter, Soumaya Ghannouchi, stated the family has been denied contact and information about his condition for over a week.
- Tunisia: Ghannouchi’s daughter says family denied information after his collapse in prison
Rached Ghannouchi, a jailed Tunisian opposition leader, collapsed in Mornaguia Prison amid extreme heat, and his family and lawyers were denied information about his condition. His daughter, Soumaya Ghannouchi, accused authorities of withholding access and medical updates, citing his Parkinson’s disease and thyroid disorder as risks in the prison’s uncooled environment.
- The night Tunisia changed
Tunisia's democratic experiment faced a dramatic reversal on 25 July 2021, as President Kais Saied moved toward one-man rule. Protests erupted nationwide over political stagnation, economic struggles, and pandemic-related crises, with tensions directed at Ennahda, the largest parliamentary party.