Tunisia: A New Form of Censorship in Art in Post-Revolution Tunisia?

2 December 2011

While Tunisia is preparing to draw its future political and social framework following the popular uprising that shook the country in early 2011, some critics and art professionals are worried newly empowered moral orders might be the biggest threat to freedom of speech in post-revolution Tunisia.

During Ben Ali's 23 year long rule in Tunisia, which lasted until he was ousted on January, 14th, 2011, censorship was a common phenomenon and covered all sectors and networks susceptible to portraying a negative image of him, his family, their deeds, or the corruption that tied the small country's economy down for decades.

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