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Environment Mohammed Samih Beji Okkez27 أكتوبر 2016

قابس: هلاك عامل الستاغ يُخيّم على افتتاح الندوة الدولية حول البيئة

تعرضّت الندوة دولية حول البيئة التي تمّ برمجتها في مدينة قابس خلال الفترة الممتدة بين 27 و 30 أكتوبر 2016 إلى عراقيل عديدة دفعت بالمنظمين والمشاركين إلى اللجوء لعقد اجتماعاتهم ومتابعة نشاطاتهم إلى أحد الساحات العامة وسط مدينة قابس. الندوة التي تأتي في سياق الاستعدادات لمؤتمر الأطراف للتغير المناخي في دورته 22 (cop 22)، تمّ افتتاحها في أجواء من التوتّر والاحتقان الشعبي بعد وفاة عون الصيانة بالشركة التونسية للكهرباء والغاز بقابس عبد القادر الزيدي، مساء يوم الأربعاء 26 أكتوبر الجاري إثر تعرّضه للتسمم والاختناق بسبب انبعاث غازات صناعية سامّة.

Politics Vanessa Szakal16 June 2015

‘Where’s our Oil?’ : the (continued) confusion of politics and resource management in Tunisia

“Winou el pétrole?”—Where is the oil? began to draw the attention of the media since the end of May when citizens hit the street with signs, and has gained considerable visibility since last week when demonstrations in the capital and the south of the country turned into violent confrontations between protesters and security forces. Furthermore, doubts regarding the movement’s beginning as a spontaneous social media campaign and uncertainty about the authenticity of its objectives have stirred controversy and warranted the response of the political figure and government officials.

Environment La rédaction17 May 2015

Investigation into the landfill at Borj Chakir: Causes and effects of poor waste management

Eight kilometers south of Tunis is Borj Chakir, a town that has become infamous for a landfill that has had damaging effects on the surrounding environment and quality of life of locals. Over the years, a population of 50,000 -including the residents of El Attar/Borj Chakir, Jayara, and Sidi Hassine- has suffered from compromised health and sanitation as a consequence of the waste collection site that has contaminated air, water, and soil. Report on the landfill and stakeholders, the region and inhabitants of Borj Chakir.

Economy Vanessa Szakal25 February 2015

Compagnie Générale des Salines de Tunisie : Opacity, Evasion, Exploitation

Earlier this month, Nawaat visited one of four regions in Tunisia where the French Compagnie Générale des Salines de Tunisie, or COTUSAL, extracts and produces salt for the local market and for export. The ensuing report, which elicited a prompt response from the company, is the most recent in a series of articles from the past year that explore the legal, economic, and environmental implications of the company’s operations in Tunisia.