Climate change: Kerkennah, an archipelago on borrowed time

The article discusses the severe impact of climate change on the Kerkennah archipelago, where rising sea levels and coastal erosion are threatening the local ecosystem and the livelihoods of residents. The island has seen an increase in sebkhas, or salt lands, and a decrease in arable land due to salinization. The Coastline Protection and Restoration Agency (APAL) has warned about the disappearing low areas by 2030. The local government is criticized for its inaction and for prioritizing industrial and tourism projects over environmental and local concerns. The article also highlights the negative effects on the fishing industry due to global warming, overfishing, and pollution. Traditional fishing methods are being overshadowed by destructive practices like bottom trawling, which is illegal but still prevalent. The article calls for immediate intervention and sustainable solutions to address these pressing issues.

Nice Knife Attack: Terrorist sent SELFIE to family hours earlier

The article details the background and events leading up to the terrorist attack at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Nice, France, by Brahim Aouissaoui, a 21-year-old Tunisian migrant. Aouissaoui sent a selfie to friends in Tunisia showing off new clothes he bought with money earned in Europe, wearing the same outfit during the attack. His family, unaware of his radicalization, expressed shock and devastation. Aouissaoui killed three worshippers, including Nadine Devillers, Vincent Loques, and Simone Barreto Silva. He was critically injured by police. The article also touches on Aouissaoui's journey to Europe and his life in Tunisia, highlighting the broader issues of immigration and terrorism.

Family of Berlin truck terrorist Anis Amri react to his death by police in Milan

The article discusses the reactions of Anis Amri's family following his involvement in the Berlin Christmas market truck attack and subsequent death in Milan. Anis Amri's brother, Abdul Kader Amri, expressed the family's conviction of Anis's guilt and their shock at the terrorist act. The family, who reside in Tunisia, learned of Anis's death after he was shot by police in Milan. They had previously urged him to surrender to authorities when he became the prime suspect in the attack that killed 12 people. Anis Amri had a criminal record and was believed to have been radicalized in an Italian jail. His family members, including his parents and siblings, have disowned his actions and condemned terrorism.

ISIS Nice attack killer Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhiel sent £84k to his family in Tunisia

Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel, the perpetrator of the Bastille Day attack in Nice, sent £84,000 to his family in Tunisia shortly before the incident, according to his brother Jaber Bouhlel. The money was sent illegally through acquaintances returning to Tunisia. Bouhlel's father, Mohamed Mondher, described his son as mentally ill, having suffered a nervous breakdown between 2002 and 2004, and stated that he was not a radicalized individual. Despite ISIS claiming Bouhlel as a 'soldier', his family insists he was not a terrorist. Bouhlel had a history of petty crimes but was not on a terrorist watch list. The family resides in Msaken, near Sousse, where another terrorist attack occurred in June 2015.

Tunisia's Descent into Economic Despair: A Year After the Sousse Attack

The article discusses the decline of Tunisia's tourism industry following a terrorist attack at the Riu Imperial Marhaba hotel on June 26, 2015, where 38 people were killed by ISIS gunman Seifeddine Rezgui Yacoubi. The attack has led to a significant drop in visitor numbers, with a 25% decrease from the previous year and a 94% fall in British tourists in early 2016. The Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to Tunisia, resulting in a third of the country's hotels closing and leaving thousands unemployed. The tourism sector is crucial for Tunisia's economy, accounting for nearly 8% of its GDP. The article includes accounts from survivors, hotel staff, and local authorities, and highlights the ongoing impact of the attack on the country's economy and the need for European support to revive the tourism industry.