Tunisia: disillusioned, but not desperate…

In February 2011, the uprising of a population suffocated by power, abuse of all kinds, a totalitarian president and the daily problems it creates, paved the way for a release, an idea of ​​a better future for Tunisia.

More than six years have passed since January 2011, a revolution that promised in Tunisia. But Tunisians seem somewhat disillusioned, not to say disappointed. Their lives have hardly improved, if not at all: unemployment is more than present, successive governments have not brought the expected solutions and ambition is still in place in political circles.

The vast majority of current Tunisian politicians are opportunists who seek immediate and rapid profit. There are still some honest personalities, unfortunately they are too often marginalized.

Confusion between democracy and incivism in Tunisia

A total lack of efficiency on the part of the rulers, with a hand of the Ennahda party that should not be avoided, abuse of power (like everywhere but even more in this destabilized country), nepotism… in short we changed “dictator” but no methods…
Furthermore, Tunisian citizens seem to have confused “democracy” and “incivility”…

Proof : disillusioned civil servants and the lack of decision-making by municipalities.

An exception is to be welcomed on the Tunisian State side : good management of “security”. It must be said that they were already well equipped on that side under Ben Ali !

As for the Tunisian economy: tourism is at half mast, the dinar falls more every day, no respect for each other nor for the environment, dirt on the streets is a must… everything is on the way.

Individual efforts to note

We can however salute the efforts of certain Tunisians “optimistic” who take initiatives here and there to replace the state (small groups of residents who clean up their neighborhood, sporadic positive operations, educational associations according to individual wishes…)

People side, in the field, Tunisians and especially young people have lost all confidence in political parties and in the vast majority of politicians, as all the opinion polls show : too many broken promises.

Towards a theocratic party?

However, Tunisia is currently experiencing important moments which are building its future and the future of future generations..

A return to dictatorship and the one-party regime (which this time risks being a theocratic party) is not only possible but even probable.

Can we still hope to save this country, how beautiful, this wonderful, what a great country Tunisia is, which has taken decades to become civil and modern? Can we avoid a theocracy to which he seems to be heading "all direct" ? Who to count on ? The women ? Young people ? The handful of intellectuals who dare not get wet ? The working class who are neglected and who no longer believe in the welfare state ?

Or should we believe in all Tunisians, except those who have the power? It's time; it's high time!

Valérie Doulevant and Pat