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Tunisian independence was a process that occurred from 1952 to 1956 between France and an independence movement, led by Habib Bourguiba. He became the first Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Tunisia after negotiations with France successfully brought an end to the colonial protectorate and led to independence.
This is a list of holidays in Tunisia. [1] January 1: New Year's Day; March 20: Independence Day; April 9: Martyrs' Day; May 1: Labour Day; July 25: Republic Day;
An independence movement lasting many decades eventually prevailed, leading to the end of the French protectorate (commenced in 1881). In 1954 the Tunisian struggle and consequent civil disturbances resulted in the start of negotiations for autonomy between France and the Neo Destour political party (essentially under Habib Bourguiba) supported by the Tunisian labor unions and by the Arab League.
An independence movement lasting many decades eventually prevailed, leading to the end of the French protectorate (commenced in 1881). In 1954 the Tunisian struggle and consequent civil disturbances resulted in the start of negotiations for autonomy between France and the Neo Destour political party (essentially under Habib Bourguiba) supported by the Tunisian labor unions and by the Arab League.
Tunisia achieved independence from France on 20 March 1956 with Habib Bourguiba as Prime Minister. [76] 20 March is celebrated annually as Tunisian Independence Day. [77] A year later, Tunisia was declared a republic, with Bourguiba as the first President. [78]
Tunisia's earlier charter had been seen as a model for democracies in the region. Tunisia built a widely praised but shaky democracy after unleashing Arab Spring popular uprisings across the ...
January 1 – New Year's Day; March 20 – Independence Day; April 9 – Martyrs' Day; April 12 – Eid al-Fitr; May 1 – Labour Day; June 16 – Eid al-Adha; 7 July – Islamic New Year; July 25 – Republic Day; August 13 – Women's Day; September 15 – Milad un-Nabi; October 15 – Evacuation Day; December 17 – Revolution Day
A Tunisian corruption court that has targeted many government critics tripled the prison term facing a businessman who challenged President Kais Saied in the 2019 presidential election.