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Tunisia: Tunisia - Drop Charges Against Artists
HRW, 3 September 2012
Tunisian prosecutors should drop charges against two sculptors for art works deemed harmful to public order and good morals. The criminal prosecution of artists for works of art… Read more »
Freedom Of Expression Under Threat in Tunisia?
The arrest of two sculptors whose works were found to be offensive by authorities is seen as the latest incident of government censorship in the country.
Clouds of black smoke hover over the heads of Tunisian security forces dispatched to the scene of violent protests, reportedly sparked by an art exhibition which "undermines Islam" (file photo).
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Media defence organisation Reporters Without Borders has voiced alarm at the procedural violations that occurred in the issuance of an arrest order against Cactus Production ... Read more »
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When the Minister of Interior Ali Laarayedh was questioned in front of the interim legislative body he said that the opposition and some elements within Tunisian media are impeding ... Read more »
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With recent incidents including the arrests of journalists and stricter control over the Internet, the nation's new government has come under fire for imposing media censorship in ... Read more »
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Local journalists have been subjected to a series of attacks in the country over claims of blasphemy and disturbing public order. Read more »
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Rights groups have denounced the judicial decision to detain Sami Fehri, head of a privately-owned TV station, over his criticism of Tunisian authorities. Read more »
