Tunisia’s powerful UGTT union announces a nationwide strike on January 21

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Updated 05 December 2025
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Tunisia’s powerful UGTT union announces a nationwide strike on January 21

  • The looming clash could cripple key public sectors and strain a government with scarce finances

TUNIS: Tunisia’s powerful UGTT union announced a nationwide strike on January 21 to protest restrictions on union rights and demand wage-increase negotiations, the Achaab union newspaper said on Friday, escalating its standoff with President Kais Saied.
The looming clash could cripple key public sectors and strain a government with scarce finances, raising the risk of social unrest amid growing frustration and poor public services.


Military coalition in Yemen condemns attack on commander’s convoy

Coalition spokesman Major General Turki Al-Maliki called the ambush “a criminal act that is contrary to all moral values.
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Military coalition in Yemen condemns attack on commander’s convoy

  • Al-Maliki also said the coalition is committed to supporting Yemeni security efforts and pursuing those involved in the attack and bringing them to justice

RIYADH: The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen condemned on Wednesday an attack that targeted the convoy of a senior commander.
The attack in the Jaoula area of ​​Lahj governorate targeted vehicles under the command of Brigadier General Hamdi Shukri, who heads the second division of the Giants Forces.
Coalition spokesman Major General Turki Al-Maliki said there were numerous deaths injuries and called the ambush “a criminal act that is contrary to all human and moral values.”
He said the coalition, which includes Saudi Arabia, will continue coordinating with the relevant authorities to ensure the security of citizens and maintain stability, Saudi Press Agency reported.
He called for people to work with the Yemeni government and military authorities to confront any sabotage attempts or terrorist operations targeting the security and stability of liberated governorates.
Al-Maliki also said the coalition is committed to supporting Yemeni security efforts and pursuing those involved in the attack and bringing them to justice.