| Name: | From FEMEN to Salafism: Behind Tunisia's Chaos | Al Bawaba |
| Authors: | McNeil, ST |
| Published Date: | 18 Jun. 2013 |
| Indexed Date: | 19 Sep. 2024 |
| Web Link: | https://www.albawaba.com/news/femen-salafis-behind-tunisias-chaos-500370 |
| Index Status: | Complete |
| Original Language: | English |
| Genre: | Non-Fiction |
| Citation: | McNeil, ST. “From FEMEN to Salafism: Behind Tunisia's Chaos | Al Bawaba.” Al Bawaba, 18 Jun. 2013, https://www.albawaba.com/news/femen-salafis-behind-tunisias-chaos-500370 |
Summary
Tunisia's post-dictatorship period is marked by a messy democratic process and cultural clashes as Al-Qaeda may be planting mines near the Algerian border. Meanwhile, amidst distractions of a topless army threat and a controversial song, the country's economy and governance issues are largely neglected, including a contentious IMF loan and corrupt political figures.