Freedom of the Press 2007: Tunisia
28 February 2008
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Recent articles in Tunisia
Abusive conspiracy trial opens in Tunis
Tunisian authorities are prosecuting 40 political opponents and activists on unfounded conspiracy charges, with key defendants denied fair trial rights and held in abusive pretrial detention.
Tunisia uses new cybercrime law to jail record number of journalists
Local journalists believe Decree 54 is being used to suppress investigative journalism, pushing many to self-censorship.
Tunisia: Release former Truth Commission president
Authorities target prominent human rights defender Sihem Bensedrine, amid rising repression ahead of the presidential election.