Tunisia - August 2025

In August, the government dissolved the National Authority for Access to Information (INAI), an independent body established in 2016 to ensure citizens and journalists could access official information. Civil society organizations have warned that its closure will significantly diminish transparency and hinder public oversight of government actions, as the agency had served as a key channel for requesting and obtaining official data and government reports. Composed of nine members, INAI also provided expert opinions on draft legislation related to access to information.

Sources: The New Arab, Le Monde, L’Économiste Maghrébin, Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy