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Sahar Mechmech

@SaharMech

Inclusive Economies Manager @TimepDC | MENA Region Tax Justice, Social Spending, and Feminist Economies

Tunisia Katılım Ekim 2012
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🔔 What has been Tunisia's political and economic trajectory five years since Saied's power grab, and what does the future hold? Join us on Thursday, July 23, at 10 AM EST for an online event exploring these questions: timep.org/2026/07/09/tun… Scroll down and meet the speakers!
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Mai El-Sadany
Mai El-Sadany@maitelsadany·
🚨 One week from today, I'll be moderating a timely @TimepDC event ahead of the five year anniversary of Tunisian President Kais Saied's power grab. Don't miss our brilliant panelists: @SaharMech, @MondherTounsi, @Tmegrisi, and @zaghdoudist. Learn more in this thread ⬇️
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy@TimepDC

🔔 What has been Tunisia's political and economic trajectory five years since Saied's power grab, and what does the future hold? Join us on Thursday, July 23, at 10 AM EST for an online event exploring these questions: timep.org/2026/07/09/tun… Scroll down and meet the speakers!

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Prominent journalist Haythem El Mekki sentenced to a year in prison for telecommunications code charges often used against political opponents. This follows concerning patterns in Tunisia, where the tougher the economic conditions are, the higher the levels of repression
Haythem El Mekki@HaythemElMekki

سلام، أهلا #تونس. موش قالوا لك : "هاوكة هيثم مازال يتكلم و ما قلقو حد" ؟ هيثم اليوم محكوم بعام حبس. الخبر وصل. والرسائل إلي وراءه زادة. الأولى كانت في الڨرجاني، ماي 2023، الثانية في صفاقس، جانفي 2024، الثالثة في العوينة، مارس 2025. لكلها قضايا على خلفية تصريحات صحفية أو تدوينات. أخيرا، فمة وحدة خطفت : قضية صفاقس. في الطور الإبتدائي : عدم سماع الدعوى. في الإستئناف : عام حبس. الإحالة الأصلية كانت بالعصا المفضلة للنظام : المرسوم 54، لكن الحكم صار على أساس الفصل 86 من مجلة الإتصالات. يزيه المرسوم، الحبوسات تعبات و الإحصائيات طلعت. قال لك صورتك تمست آ تونس. يقصدوا صورتهم تمست. ميسالش تونس، طول عمرك حبس كبير، حتى كان تواتيك ساعات و تعمل تنفيسة. بطبيعتنا جايينها جايينها. هاذي ثنية اخترتها عندي أكثر من 16 سنة، و عارفها وين توصل معإك. ربي يفرج علينا، و عليك، و على كل مظلوم و مظلومة، نعرفوهم ولا ما نعرفوهمش. وصل سلامي لكل من ساهم بالفكر و الساعد و اللسان في نهار اليوم، و بربي إسألهم : شنية أحوالها صورتكم توة ؟ #العشرية_الوردية #Free404

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Timothy E Kaldas@tekaldas·
I spoke to DW about what the Octagon, Egypt's new defense HQ, and the New Capital tell us about Egypt today & President Sisi's approach to governing. It's a symbol of his power but also his fear of a population that sunk deeper into poverty under his rule. youtu.be/uSn4nwaqgNU?si…
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🇹🇳 Next Thursday, I'm going to be in excellent company to reflect on the 5-year anniversary of July 25 in Tunisia, its political, economic, and foreign policy implications, and what it all means for Tunisia's future. Be sure to register for the event here timep.org/2026/07/09/tun…
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy@TimepDC

🔔 Join us on July 23 at 10 AM EST for an online event examining Tunisia’s trajectory five years since Saied’s power grab and what the future holds for the country, featuring @MondherTounsi, @SaharMech, @Tmegrisi, @zaghdoudist, moderated by @maitelsadany. timep.org/2026/07/09/tun…

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Mai El-Sadany
Mai El-Sadany@maitelsadany·
🇹🇳 Not nearly enough people are talking about Tunisia, but this month marks 5 years since Saied's power grab, which presents a critical opportunity to reflect on what's happened and what may come next. Don't miss @MondherTounsi, @SaharMech, @Tmegrisi, @zaghdoudist with @TimepDC.
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy@TimepDC

🔔 Join us on July 23 at 10 AM EST for an online event examining Tunisia’s trajectory five years since Saied’s power grab and what the future holds for the country, featuring @MondherTounsi, @SaharMech, @Tmegrisi, @zaghdoudist, moderated by @maitelsadany. timep.org/2026/07/09/tun…

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Timothy E Kaldas
Timothy E Kaldas@tekaldas·
Egypt plans to stop subsidizing food & switch to cash transfers through Takaful & Karama. It's another shell game masquerading as reform that actually harms Egyptians & the economy. Same as when military sold a company to a company partly owned by the military. It's a trend 🧵
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In his latest piece, @AliNour88 explains the economic stakes of Lebanon's current war, how the government can maneuver, in the little space it has, to improve its emergency response and meet the needs of the people on the ground.
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The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy@TimepDC

NEW: The outbreak of war in March derailed Lebanon’s hopes for an economic turnaround. As the country faces a renewed crisis, policymakers must prioritize essential needs, while preserving currency stability. TIMEP's @AliNour88 lays out the path forward: timep.org/2026/06/16/no-…

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Micha Tobia@michatobia·
"Without a functioning Lebanese state capable of halting Israel’s expansionism, delivering services, rebuilding trust, and asserting authority over all of Lebanon, no durable resolution to Hezbollah’s question can be envisioned" @JeanKassir for @TimepDC timep.org/2026/06/09/leb…
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For two years, the Inclusive Economies Program has engaged with the region's most pressing economic justice issues, and I'm so happy to share that all that work now has a home on @TimepDC 's website. Read our analysis, catch up on our events, and get in touch with our experts ⬇️
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy@TimepDC

TIMEP's Inclusive Economies Program tackles MENA’s most pressing economic issues, from Lebanon’s recovery needs to Egypt’s IMF deals. We're excited to share that the program page is now live!! Explore our analysis, recommendations, and events here: timep.org/programs/the_i…

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في أبريل/نيسان الماضي، زار الصحفي مهدي كريّم منزله في مدينة صور وكتب مقال عن حال مدينته أثناء الحرب، ورفضه لملمة أغراضه تمسكًا بأمل العودة، آبيًا التسليم بأنها ”الزيارة الأخيرة“. في 31 مايو/أيار، دمّرت إسرائيل المنزل، لتبقى كلماته شاهدةً على ما كان. timep.org/post-arabic/%d…
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Proud to welcome our incredible new cohort of fellows working on issues as diverse as reconstruction, gender justice, political economy, criminal justice reform, and information warfare! Can't wait to collaborate and see their amazing work! Learn more 👉timep.org/2026/05/19/tim…
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy@TimepDC

🎉TIMEP is thrilled to announce the members of its 2026-2027 Nonresident Fellowship cohort! Welcome to the team, @RamyRaoof, @KholoudHelmi11, @jadbaghdadi98, @safieddine00, @RaghdanM, @nadoshegypt, @MondherTounsi, @ShoroqSallam, @ShaarH, @leena_b7, @ZakShmaly &Gaelle Abi Khalil!

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Mai El-Sadany
Mai El-Sadany@maitelsadany·
🚨 LAST CALL: Don't miss the chance to register for @TimepDC's next virtual event taking place tomorrow, May 26! @SaharMech, @nadoshegypt, @JosephDaher19, moderated by @tekaldas, will reflect on what the future of organizing for socioeconomic rights in MENA looks like.
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy@TimepDC

🔔 Join us on Tuesday, May 26, at 10 AM EST for an online event exploring how the MENA region has organized and is organizing around socioeconomic rights, featuring @nadoshegypt, @JosephDaher19, and @SaharMech, moderated by @tekaldas. Register here: timep.org/2026/05/14/bre…

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Mai El-Sadany
Mai El-Sadany@maitelsadany·
On Tuesday, join @TimepDC for our next virtual event: Fifteen years since the Arab Uprisings, what have been the greatest successes and obstacles in organizing around socioeconomic demands in MENA? What does the future of “bread, freedom, and dignity” look like for the region?
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy@TimepDC

🔔 Join us on Tuesday, May 26, at 10 AM EST for an online event exploring how the MENA region has organized and is organizing around socioeconomic rights, featuring @nadoshegypt, @JosephDaher19, and @SaharMech, moderated by @tekaldas. Register here: timep.org/2026/05/14/bre…

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Curious about socio-economic mvmts in #TUN, 2008 Mining Basin, the Bread Revolution, the current tensions between the gov and UGTT, and what they reveal about the future of socio-economic rights? Register and join our event @TimepDC on May 26 to learn more
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy@TimepDC

🔔 Join us on Tuesday, May 26, at 10 AM EST for an online event exploring how the MENA region has organized and is organizing around socioeconomic rights, featuring @nadoshegypt, @JosephDaher19, and @SaharMech, moderated by @tekaldas. Register here: timep.org/2026/05/14/bre…

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“It’s the state that has to bear the cost.” As tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue, @SaharMech joins @borzou to discuss the ripple effects on Arab economies, from higher fuel costs to uncertainty around reconstruction in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza. borzou.substack.com/p/war-in-iran-…
Borzou Daragahi 🖊🗒@borzou

The war against Iran is causing economic and political aftershocks across the Arab world. Finances are being strained. Reconstruction efforts are being imperiled. Polarization between governments and people is increasing. As the blockade continues and the threat of renewed war persists, the fallout will worsen, says @SaharMech of @TimepDC in an interview with badlands. Listen or watch below

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Mai El-Sadany@maitelsadany·
Solidarity with Al Khatt (which runs Tunisian independent media and investigative outlet @inkyfada) ahead of their May 11 court hearing on their potential dissolution. Since late 2023, Tunisian authorities have been intensifying their targeting of Al Khatt rsf.org/en/tunisia-inv…
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