Reporters without quarters

Boom! We're back - and how.Sadly, we're missing that doyen of the international free press, Stephen Quillen, (bedtime/recording overrun) but, what's this? We've only got Haythem El Mekki in his place.Holy moly. For those less that copacetic cool cats, Haythem is a well known commentator and satirist from Tunis. As he says, his daily radio show on Mosaique FM draws audiences of 1.5 million in a country of just under 12, so, y'know, "phew." Haythem's show taps directly into the bloodstream of Tunisian politics and, after the events on the 25th of July, well, you can imagine.   The views here are pretty explosive, so we're going to throw it open to some of the parties mentioned to respond, in the meantime, a few pointers for all who are not so familiar with events in Tunisia. 25th of July: President Kais Saied dismissed the prime minister, suspended  the parliament for 30 days and lifted immunity of its members. 14th of January: that's the date in 2011 when Tunisia's former autocrat, Ben Ali fled and everyone declared the revolution complete. "2013:" that's the period Tunisia experienced an earlier crisis following the assassinations of politicians Chokri Belaid and Mohamed Brahmi Ennahda: these are the self styled 'muslim democrats' who have played a significant role in the majority of governments to have ruled Tunisia since 2011.Rashed Ghannouchi: Ennahda's founder A Nahdoui: a supporter of Ennahda Abir Moussi: Notorious opponent of Ennahda, known for her verbal assaults and, after being physically assaulted, showing up in the parliament wearing a helmet and bulletproof vestThat was a lot, wasn't it?  We will continue to  follow events here closely and, (try) to get a programme together with guests from Tunisia and the region in our office in downtown Tunis. Follow us on twitter: reporterswithoutquarters 

The first post Corona episode of Reporters Without Quarters. Listen to our take on Tunisia after months of lockdown. It was with no doubt a great success but a lot of challenges ahead as well.

Kah-boom!One day it's nothing, then, wham! Like a worldwide pandemic it's up, out and raging out of control. Take precautions. Join Mirco, Stephen and Simon once more as they discuss some of the stories happening in Tunisia and beyond, as well as what it's like reporting upon them.

Brrrrm! Brrrm! Screach! Can you hear that? It's a turbo-charged, exocet news dragster, and it's heading right for you. Hold on tight. Join Mirco, Stephen and Simon once more as they discuss some of the stories happening in Tunisia and beyond, as well as what it's like reporting upon them.