Les effets paradoxaux du transfert des forces de sécurité en Tunisie (juin 1955-mars 1956) by Khansa Ben Tarjem

“…At the same time, it is attempting to appropriate indefinitely the prerogatives of intelligence, territorial surveillance and control of border areas by redefining internal policing missions as defence missions, contrary to practice in mainland France.The terms of the internal autonomy agreements of June 1955 divided the Tunisian national movement, triggering a fratricidal war between the supporters of the Neo-Destour political bureau led by Habib Bourguiba and those of the party's secretary general, Salah Ben Youssef. The outcome of this competition depended not only on the number of supporters, but also on the ability to mobilise coercive resources and foreign support, particularly colonial and regional. …”
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