In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful,
Public Statement
Our country is passing through a delicate stage of our history with both hope and optimism, as well as fear of the potential risks of violence and extremism that could lead to the failure of the revolution and the abortion of the democratic transition. The Tunisian people, and all of the free people who supported the revolution and uphold democratic values, eagerly wish to witness the success of the Tunisian revolution in achieving its sacred objectives of implementing a democratic political system based on justice, human rights, freedom, and dignity.
The biggest threat against the democratic transition is the growing cycle of violence fueled by anti-democratic forces who were not able to cope with the new atmosphere of freedom. Our concern about the rising threat of violence is mandated by the negative impact on the image of our revolution which makes the desired economic development more difficult, is necessary to overcome the missed opportunities of the past 23 years of oppression and corruption of the former regime, and also as a result of the severe conditions that Tunisia went through following the revolution. We also believe that the aggression on the U.S embassy in Tunis, that took place on September 14, was a wake-up call to deal seriously and urgently with those who advocate violence or practice it. Acts of violence can never be accepted whatever the reasons, and can never be justified by any act of provocation. Those who do not respect the law should not escape prosecution, while also providing protection and safeguards for fair trials.
In this context, we, the signatories of this statement, emphasize:
1. Our full solidarity with the American people, while asserting that the attack on the U.S embassy was an isolated event that does not represent the Tunisian people who greatly appreciate the support of the United States during and after the Tunisian Revolution.
2. The consensus of all the components of civil society and of all the political parties in condemning violence whatever the reason is, and the necessity to stop using this issue for political or electoral gains or propaganda.
3. We support the state military, security, and judicial institutions in their efforts to confront violence and impose rule of law, without allowing the possibility of violating the freedom or basic rights of all citizens.
4. The need to enhance educational and cultural programs for strengthening a culture of peace, democracy and tolerance.
5. We appeal to all sides to increase efforts to calm down the situation, and to refrain from the discourse of escalation and confrontation.
6. Finally, we appeal to our partners in the European Union and the United States to increase their support to the Tunisian economy and to the national efforts towards the success of Tunisia's democratic transition, to achieve sustainable and just development, and fulfill the aspirations of the Tunisian people.
In peace,
* Affiliations listed for information purposes only, and do not necessarily reflect approval from the party or the organization as a whole *
NAME & AFFILIATION
Radwan A. Masmoudi
President of the Center for the Study of Islam & Democracy
Zied Ladhari
Leader in Al-Nahdha party and member of the Constituent Assembly
Yassine Ibrahim
Executive Secretary of the Republican Party
Mohammed BennourSpokesman for Attakattol Party
Tayed BaccoucheGeneral Secretary of the Nidaa Tounes party
Samir Ben AmorLegal Advisor to the President of the Republic
Iyadh Ben AchourUniversity Professor and Constitutional scholar
Riadh ChaibiMember of the Political Bureau of al-Nahdha
Ahmed IbrahimPresident of the Massar party
Mokhtart TrifiLawyer
Faisal JedlaouiMember of the Constituent Assembly
Mohamed Aziz Ben AchourDirector General of the Arab Organization for Education, Culture, and Sciences
Abderazzak HammamiSecretary General of the Patriotic Democratic Action party
Noureddine ArbaouiMember of the Political Bureau of al-Nahdha party
Khaled HaddadJournalist and Researcher in Media and information sciences
Skander RekikPresident of the Political Bureau of the Amane party
Slaheddine JourchiWriter, journalist, and human rights activist
Saida AkremiTunisian Association for the Defense of Political Prisoners
Seyed FerjaniLeader in al-Nahdha party
Ben Issa DemniProfessor of Philosophy
Fathi TouzriMember of the Executive Committee of the Republican party
Abdelwahab HaniPresident of the Majd party
Hammadi RedissiUniversity professor and democratic activist
Leila BahriaJudge
Zied HaniMember of the Executive Committee of the National Syndicate for Tunisian Journalists
Amel GramiProfessor at University of Mannouba
Lazhar AbaabReal estate expert
Souad Goussami HajjiHuman rights activist
Salah AttiaIndependent writer and journalist
Fares MabroukProfessor at University of Paris/Arab Policy Institute
Habib GuizaGeneral Secretary of the General Confederate for Workers
Ahmed BahloulResearcher in Media and member of the Nahdha party
Bochra Belhaj HmidaNidaa Tunis party
Neji BghouriFormer president of the National Syndicate for Tunisian Journalists
Mohsen SahbaniResponsible for Transitional Justice at the Ministry of Human Rights
Monia IbrahimMember of the Constituent Assembly
Sonia AbdellatifKarim AbdessalemHadi Ben RomdhaneAbdelmajid CharfiUniversity Professor
Selim RiahiPresident of Free Patriotic Union
Abdelwahab HafaiedhPresident of the Forum for Practical Social Sciences
Zouheir MakhloufHuman rights activist
Khalil KlaiTunisian Association for Citizen Journalism
Alaya AllaniResearcher and Professor at University of Mannouba
Mohsen KaabiSecretary General of the Association for Fairness to Former Military Officers
Nabil LabbassiLawyer and Shahed Observatory for Elections and Supporting the Democratic Transition
Mohamed Moncef BarouniLawyer, and Tunisian American Friendship Association
Sanaa' MersniMember of the Constituent Assembly
Ahmed OunaiesRetired diplomat and former Minister of Foreign Affairs
Najet LaabidiLawyer and human rights activist
Mohamed Saleh Khadrawi Founding member of the Movement of Maghreb Construction
Amor DhaouadiManaging Director in Switzerland
Abderrazak AbidiOne of the Victims of BRRAKIT ASSAHEL Incidents
Imed ZwawiStudent researcher / Tunis forum for youth empowerment
Salah Eddine MzouguiJournalist and publisher in Germany
Sahbi BrahamBusiness man
Ahmed KhalifaUniversity Professor
Mohemed Arbi NssiriPhD canidate
Abdel Elhafidh ChaybiIndependent
Med Ghazi Ben TounsInternational Expert Economist (independent)
Yahya GhoulProfessor of Contomporary History in Tunis University
Imed Rgayegpsychiatrist
Jalila GhodhbaniLawyer and Human Rights Activist
Omar NemriUniversity Professor and psychologist
Mohamed bilel BassliObservatory Youth Association of Democracy
Boubaker M'barkiJournalist
Rachid NajjarInternational Association for the Support of Political Prisoners
Mohamed DamakUniversity professor
Ammar KhmiliNon-governmental Organization NGO
Riadh DouraInformation Technology
Othmen Ben Hadj OmarSecretary General of the Baath movement
Adel SmaaliFinancial expert freelance writer
Mohamed Faouzi MouhagerTeacher and Researcher (Independent)
Abedel salem zbidiPress and Media
Mohamed Habib MarsitHuman Rights Militant
Rim SaoudiJournalist
Amna AboudaLawyer and Human Rights Activist
Dr Kamel EssghayriActivist in the Civil soceity
Radhi MeddebAction and Solidarity Development Association
Abdelbasset AbdouliAl-Aaman Party
Abdelfatteh IdoudiAgency for Technical Communication and Marketing (ATCM)
Mohamed Atia Pharmacist Biologist. And Activist in LTDH
Fattoum Atia Member of Tunisian Constituent Assembly
Rafik BenabdallahJournalist (ASSABAH)
Ridha Mohamed Helel University Professor and Activist in Human Rights
Mourad Rammah Researches Expert
Amina Zouari GoumaniActivist in the Civil Society
Abdeljalil TrabelsiTunisian Citizen
Jamel AbdelfttehConsultant
Slimen Benyoussef Lamin Sociologist Communicator
lakhdar Ben Abderrahmen responsible of relations of Administration ; parties and organisations
Sami Belhadj Journalist
Dahker Abbas Researcher (Independent)
Mohamed Dawood Architect -Member of Al-Aman Party
Mohamed Fadhel Askri Independent
Ridha Saadi Civil Servant (Director)
Tayeb Ben Amor secretary of ISET Djerba
Rym Ghooma Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT)
Afif Bouni University professor and Director of Strategic Issues Magazine
Walid H'mem Envirenment Association (Manzel Tmim)
Shams Eddin Belkhoudja Noor Association
Abir Slimen President of the Anti-Descrimination Oraganisation ADF
Amor Madiounia Tunisian Citizen
Hichem Hamdi Human Rights Activist
Hazem Ksouri Lawyer (Free Tunisian Association)
Ammar Boumlessa Associate Professor and Activist in the Civil Society
Rafik Bausch Khwadja Independent
Hossni Lahmar President Doctor Of Peace
Ezzeddin Bouhlel University Professor
Sami Elbarkawi University Professor
Tawfik Baya Urbanist - Central Ministry Director
Mohamed Faycel H'midi engineer
Mohamed Fawzi Mouawia President of the Citizenship Iniciative Association
Ridha Souissi Engineer
Issam KhmakhamEuro-medeterranean Tunisian Association for Youth
Oussama ChtourouInformation System Consultant
Farida AyariJournalist
Hassan Haj Kacem Member of the Political Office of Al-Aman Party
Taher Gallali University Professor (Tunis Almanar)
Abdelmajid Esharfi Universitay professor
Oussama Alkhridji Activist with Annahdha Party
Khadija Ben Hssin University Professor
Slim Riahi President of the Free National Union
Abdelwahab Ben Hfayedh President Of the Forum of Applied Social Sciences
Dorra Harrar ATFP
Habib AwiliTunisian Association For Asia Investment & Cooperation
Meriam Ben Slimane engineer
Khaled FouniVice President of the Association of Justice & Rehabiliation
Zouhair Ben YoussefUniversity Professor and Human Rights Activist
Nozha Ben FredjAISPP
Abdelmonaam IdrissTeacher of Secondary Education
Mohamed Mohsen DaassiRepublican Party / Liberty and Equity
Ahmed SaadawiUniversity Professor of Manouba Universiy
Mounir BokchariDirector of House for Youth (Kalaa Kbira)
Samir kilanivoluntary Observatory
Chokri MamniUniversity Professor of Sociology
Rebhi AtiwiCharter Center for Development and Human Rights
Mourad HajjiPresident of Youth and Skills Association
Najet LaabidiLawyer and Human Rights Defender
Sadok AshwayaaEditor of A-shababik Magazine
Mouldi LahmerUniversity Professor
Mabrouk OuederniResearch & Development Expert and University Professor
Mohamed Raouf KechridVeterinary Medical Officier
Aymen AlkatriActivist with Annahdha Party
M'sddak JlidiUniversity Professor, Politician and Activist in the Civil Society
Mouhamed Ali AzayezAnnahdha Party
Mouhamed Ben MoussaInformation Office of the Baha'i community in Tunisia
Raja SlimAssociation Prospectives & development
Tarek ElghalyIndependent
Noureddine AlouiNovelist and sociologist (independent)
Zouhayer MakhloufHuman Rights Activist
Mouhamed Lahbib Bou Theljaretired professor
Nihel Ben AmmarUniversity Teacher
Khalil KlaiiTunisian Association of citizenship journalism
Zied ChadhliAnnahdha Party
Mouhamed BerraouDirector of the Center for Studies and Research on Control Accountability and Anti-Corruption
Hatem KotranVice president of the committee of Children Rights in UN
Lotfi SaybiRepublican Party (Al-Jomhouri party)
Hamida RiahiAccadamic Researcher
Riadh BelkadhiIndependent
Mohamed Lahbib Messtiriparty of Reform and Development
Abdellatif TitouhiPolitician and Lawyer
Rabyaa El-ArbiIndependent
Najla Brahamjudge in the Administrative Court
Chamikh EsghaierEx-political prisoner
Jalel SaafiIndependent chartered accountant
Nourdine AlrabiiAssociation os Development Without Borders
Sami ChabrakAssociation of Development Without Borders
Hosni Lahmardoctors for peace
Chedly AouririTunisian Community Center , Oregon Chapter , USA
Mouhamed HamzaIndependent Islamist and a Human Rights Activist
Ridha BakloutiIndependent
Hedi FerjaniExpert Senior Engineer . Omega Group Sfax Tunisia
Mouhamed Kamel ElhoukiAssociation of Justice and Rehabiliation
Dalila TayachiUniversity Teacher
Boubaker Benkrayemretired colonel and former Major in Land Army
Alaya AllaniResearcher Professor in Mannouba University
Nader laadhariengineer
Driss Jebrouni MasmoudiREMES
Imen MasmoudiIndependent
Habib KaabachiDirector of political affairs OCI
Habib Gh'rabParty of NIDAA TUNIS
Bochra Bel Haj HmidaParty of NIDAA TUNIS
Faouzi AbdouliAl-Nahhda Party
Houda BouzidArchitect
Monia Ammarjudge and member of the Association Citizen Action
Amir Abdelwahab Responsible for External Relations at the Tunisian observatory of the Trade Union Rights and Freedoms.
Neji AL-ArbiInternational Expert , Economist in transportation
Mohamed Salah AddouniIndependent
Khaled Ayech abdallah sghairChairman of the National Forum for Human Rights
Monia HammamiProfessor at the University Specialized in Political Discours analysis
Mohamed Ali EttayebNIDAA TUNIS
Jalila KlaiiActivist in the Civil Society
Issam El AmriPresident of the Tunisian Association for victims of medical errors
Sami AzouzUniversity Professor
Salah AttiaWriter and freelance journalist
Mohamed Kamel SalaaniIndependent
Ahmed LoubiriAhmed AzznadDoctor
Mohen KaabiSecretary-general of the Equity Association for Ancient Military
Yassine AwinaStudent
Saiida MahmoudTeacher
Selma NajarVeterinary Doctor
Tarek NajarIndependent
Slim EnnaiferIndependent Expet
Abdelhamid AbdallahMDHJT
Najem DhaherUniversity Professor
Ahmed Bahloul Researcher in Media Studies, member of Nahdha Party
Jalel SaafiIndependent Chartered Accountant - And Treasurer of CTRM Association
Faouzi ShawishActivist in the Civil Society
Salwa WaliFrench language Teacher and Member in the Party of Reform and Development .
Habib GuizaSecretary General of the General Confederation of Labour - CGTT
Abdel Sallem ArbaouiActivist in the Civil Society
Mustapha BakirStudent
Mohamed Ben JemaaWriter and Political Activist
Redha FakihLecturer
Abdellatif BoudenDoctor
Mourad Al-AguerbiPrincipal Engineer In Tunisian TV
Nabil LabassiLawyer and Activist in Human Rights
Mohamed Moncef BarouniTunisian-American Friendship Association (TAFA)
Ali Bou AzizDirector of Ibn Khaldun site
Soufya Hamamijournalist
Abdelwahhab Ben HafayedhASSF Executive Director
Walid Ben SalahTunisian Association to Support Transparency
Nourdine HorchaniBanker
Abdelkrim DahmenSD Blida University
Ahmed JawadiFreelance Toor Guide
Amor Ben RomdhanePermanent member of green crescent Sousse Presentation
Mokhtar TrifiLawyer
Mohamed Habib MarsitHuman Rights Militant
Shams Eddine Bel khoudjaNoor Association
Abdelfattah IdoudiATCM
Safouen Ben BrahimTAFA
Hakim Ben OthmanAssociate Professor at Tunis Business School, University of Tunis
Abdedayem NoumiAISPP
Ali Abdeallah Med JassarPresident of the Human Rights Chamber In Yemeni Association of Political Science
Charifa Al-IkhwaResearcher and professor in political and social marketing - University of Carthage
Noureddine ArbaouiMember in the Executive Bureau of Annahdha
Sana MersniMember in ANC
Sahbi BrahamBusiness man
Riadh Sakmaprincipal journalist in TUnisian Radio
Mohsen HassaniPresident of Association AHALINA
Lotfi AajraJournalist
Hela BoujnehTUNISIAN ASSOCIATION OF HUMANIST TUNISIAN
Yassine GwiaaAl-Amen Party
Mehrez Ben SaiidProfessor S.G "The Will" (la volenté) Metline.
Lotfi HidouriJournalist
Mohamed Mohssen AldaassiRepublican Party of Justice and Freedom
Fares MabroukProfessor of Politcal Sciencs in Paris / Arab Policy Institute
Ahmed BrahimPresident of Al-Masar Party
Houssine Bou ChibaThe Association of Dignity for the Political Presonier
Nizar KallelInterpreter at US Embassy Tunisia
Mohamed NjidiUniversity prfessor Ben Misk Literarture University Casablanca
Bilel KamounActivist in the Civil society
Riadh FadhlounFinancial Director
Mohamed LaabidiActivist in the Civil Society
Warda Bechir Journalist
Abderrahman Al-hadhlyAssociate Professor and Researcher in History
Maher KallelNoor Association
Mongi Ben SalemUniversity professor
Mehdi BhouriIndependent
Taoufik AddouniPresident of the Liberal Democratic Party PDL
Abdallah TourkmaniMohamed Riadh ChaabounyMonji MarzoukMinistry of Technology and Information and Communication
Abdelhamid Al-ArkachUniversity Professor
Firas ChayebConsultant
Khalil DerbelUS Embassy in Tunis
Mehrez DrissiCivil Society Activist
Nacer FantarConsultant
Hafedh Bourmesh4 seasons Doors & Windows
Sami HamdouniPresident of Arab and Islamic identity loyals
Habib KazdoghlliDean of the Faculty of Manouba
Med kacem Abderrahman Committee of Darfour Lawyers
Fathi GhorbelUniversity Professor In USA (Independent)
Jamel BettayebActivist in the Civil Society
Bashir AsswidyPresident Masar Association for Development
Fatma BouraouiUniversity professor
Jaafar SahimPADIL Services
Adnen HasnaouiATDP
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