CPJ monitored the deterioration of press freedom in Tunisia, noting the use of the judicial system against political detainees.
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Updated Jul 20
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What happened
CPJ monitored the deterioration of press freedom in Tunisia, noting the use of the judicial system against political detainees.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- CPJ documented repressive policies in Tunisia, citing judicial suspicions against journalist Mohamed Yousfi.Sub-event
- Multiple opposition figures in Tunisia, including Ridha Belhaj and Noureddine Bhiri, were sentenced by Tunisian courts.Sub-event
- Presidential measures caused decline in rule of law in Tunisia.Sub-event
- The UN Human Rights Council expressed concern over the human rights crisis in Tunisia and called on the government to end repression.Sub-event
- Sihem Bensedrine was sentenced by Tunisian courts for her human rights work.Sub-event
Saied asserts control over the judicial system in Tunisia.1 source
IFHR monitors Tunisian democratic backsliding and facing regime targeting.1 source
CPJ calls on the EC to adjust its policy concerning human rights in Tunisia.1 source
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Tunisia faces a presidential pattern of press freedom deterioration, targeting critics of government policies.1 source
Kais Saied pardoned 2,439 prisoners in Tunisia.1 source
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The entities involved
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Kais Saied
Tunisian politician, academic and jurist
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Tunisia
country in North Africa
Related events
- Tunisian police rearrested activist Wael Naouar who was being held in a prison in Tunis.
- Mohamed Yousfi, a journalist operating in Tunisia, has begun heavily criticizing the policies of President Kais Saied.
- OMCT monitors detention conditions in Tunisian prisons.
- Coordinated international action against suspects in Tunis involving Nigeria and Interpol.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- riotimesonline.com
- riotimesonline.com
- ipsnews.net
- arabnews.com
- justiceinfo.net
- allafrica.com
- ghanaiantimes.com.gh
- allafrica.com
- arabnews.com
- tanzanianewsreports.comProclamation of Republic: President Issues Special Pardon for 2,439 Prisoners, Grants Conditional Release to 490