Tunisian Draft Constitution Raises Freedom of Speech Concerns

Legal and media experts have criticised the draft constitution, claiming the document fails to protect freedom of expression and access to information.

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Tunisia: Free Speech Under Threat in Tunisia

Magharebia, 1 July 2013

As Tunisian lawmakers resume debating the draft constitution on Monday (July 1st), legal and media experts are criticising the document for failing to protect freedom of expression ... read more »

Photo: Tunisia Online

The cabinet of Tunisia's unity government meets (file photo).

Tunisia: Hollande Should Raise Rights Concerns - Worrying Prosecutions Over Free Speech (press release)

Human Rights Watch, 2 July 2013

President François Hollande of France should raise key human rights concerns in his meetings with Tunisian officials on July 4 and 5, 2013. It is the first trip of a French ... read more »
Tunisia: NCA Starts Looking At Draft Constitution

Tunis Afrique Presse, 1 July 2013

The first plenary session to discuss the draft constitution started on Monday morning but was lifted temporarily by speaker Mustapha Ben Jaafar, after tensions broke out when ... read more »
Tunisia: NCA President At General Debate On Draft Constitution - "Consensus Our Destiny"

Tunis Afrique Presse, 1 July 2013

President of the National Constituent Assembly (NCA) urged consensus among all political stakeholders and civil society so as to adopt the new constitution, prepare for the ... read more »
Tunisia: Constitution Drafting and Forthcoming Elections Discussed

Tunis Afrique Presse, 26 June 2013

National Constituent Assembly (NCA) President Mustapha Ben Jaafar received, on Tuesday in Tunis, Director of the American Carter Centre Office in Tunis Marion Volkmann. read more »

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