Articles by Journaliste en danger (JED)
Journalist detained despite decriminalisation of press law offences
Faustin Bambou is charged with “inciting violence and hatred” following publication of several articles about embezzlement.
IFEX-TMG members alarmed by resurgence of Internet censorship and arrests
IFEX-TMG calls for free speech rights of Tunisian citizens to be upheld in the run up to free elections.
IFEX-TMG members support fair and transparent allocation process for broadcasting licences
Ahead of the first ever democratic elections in the country, IFEX-TMG members encourage a swift, fair and transparent broadcast licencing process.
JED calls on government to halt security services’ interference in journalists’ work
As the midway point of the election campaign approaches, the press freedom situation remains worrisome, says JED.
IFEX-TMG mission to Tunisia observes freedom of expression post 14 January
In its seventh formal mission to Tunisia, and the second visit since deposed President Zine El Abedine Ben Ali fled the country, an IFEX-TMG delegation spent over a week meeting a wide range of stakeholders as part of the ongoing assessment of the state of freedom of expression in the country.
Journalist freed after being held three days on spurious charges
Samy Mbeto was arrested and taken into custody on 9 April on orders from the prosecutor’s office following a complaint by a local politician.
IFEX-TMG members celebrate International Women’s Day with brave women of Tunisia
IFEX-TMG members commend brave women journalists, activists, lawyers and judges who have never stopped calling for greater freedom of expression.
Tunisian partners share history in the making with IFEX-TMG
Following visit to Tunisia in February, IFEX-TMG assesses what is needed to rebuild the independent press.