Tunis recovers school building occupied since 2011
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The city of Tunis, Tunisia, regained control of a former school building on Rue du Tribunal that had been occupied since 2011.
For over a decade, around sixty families lived in the dilapidated building, but the city negotiated their relocation to nearby neighborhoods. Tunis officials had an eviction order but chose a negotiated departure due to social considerations. With all but two families now resettled, the city plans to rehabilitate and restore the building.
Initial plans call for the space to become an artist residency connected to the nearby Palais Khereddine, which houses the Tunis City Museum. The property originally belonged to Minister Khereddine and once served as a courthouse and then a school. City officials have not yet confirmed if the building will still be used as an artist residency, but they are expected to announce their plans for the building soon.
