Tunisia

The self-immolation of Mohamed Bouazizi in Sidi Bouzid on 17 December 2010 was the catalyst for a political movement that ousted dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and launched the 'Arab Spring'. ARTICLE 19 is working to ensure freedom of expression remains at the core of the new government and its policies. 

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Tunisia: Protecting free expression and free information in new constitution

03 Apr 2012

The Constituent Assembly of Tunisia, elected in October 2011, is currently drafting a new Constitution of Tunisia. In response…

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  Tunisia: Press council to be established following ARTICLE 19 meeting

  17 Apr 2013

  ARTICLE 19 welcomes plans by press unions to establish an independent press…

• Press release

  North Africa: Partnership for protection of freedom of expression, association and assembly

  27 Mar 2013

  ARTICLE 19 has organised a conference in Tunis on 21 and 22 March 2013…

• Press release

  Tunisia: Urgent investigation needed into assassination of Chokri Belaid

  07 Feb 2013

  Tunis: ARTICLE 19 condemns the assassination of the human rights activist…

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