Tunisian Lawmakers

Thirty two Tunisian lawmakers accused President Beji Caid Essebsi's son of meddling and resigned from the ruling party bloc in parliament today, allowing Islamist rivals to become the largest party.

Tunisian lawmakers began a three-day debate today on a new anti-terrorism bill aimed at beefing up powers to confront a jihadist threat following a spate of deadly attacks.

Thirty two Tunisian lawmakers accused President Beji Caid Essebsi's son of meddling and resigned from the ruling party bloc in parliament today, allowing Islamist rivals to become the largest party.

Tunisian lawmakers began a three-day debate today on a new anti-terrorism bill aimed at beefing up powers to confront a jihadist threat following a spate of deadly attacks.