France–Tunisia relations

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France-Tunisia relations
Map indicating locations of France and Tunisia

France
Tunisia

France–Tunisia relations refers to current and historical relationship between France and Tunisia. France conquered Tunisia in 1881 and established the French protectorate of Tunisia, which lasted until Tunisia's independence in 1956. In 1957, France cut off financial aid totaling $33.5 million to Tunisia because of its support for neighboring Algeria's independence movements.[1] At the time, Tunisian President Habib Bourguiba noted "France and Tunisia will never again be exclusive partners".[1] From 1987 until the 2011 Tunisian Revolution, France refused to criticize Tunisian President and ally Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, despite the deaths of numerous non-violent protesters. Ben Ali eventually resigned.[2]

Resident diplomatic missions


  • Embassy of France in Tunis
    Embassy of France in Tunis
  • Embassy of Tunisia in Paris
    Embassy of Tunisia in Paris
  • Consulate-General of Tunisia in Paris
    Consulate-General of Tunisia in Paris
  • Consulate-General of Tunisia in Lyon
    Consulate-General of Tunisia in Lyon

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Democracy cannot be bargained for..." Life magazine, 8 July 1957
  2. ^ Why France Is Staying Silent on Tunisia Turmoil[dead link] Time Magazine, 12 January 2011

Further reading

  • Krüger, Laura-Theresa, and Bernhard Stahl. "The French foreign policy U-turn in the Arab Spring–the case of Tunisia." Mediterranean Politics 23.2 (2018): 197-222 online.
  • Wood, Pia Christina. "French foreign policy and Tunisia: do human rights matter?" Middle East Policy 8#2 (2002), p. 92+. 8700 words online

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