TUNISIAN JOURNALISTS FACE INTIMIDATION AND JAIL TIME FOR DOING OUR JOBS: As President Kais Saied consolidates his grip on power, Tunisia -- and its media -- are sliding backward from hard-won democratic gains.

Authors :: ZBISS, HANÈNE
Source :: Nieman Reports. Summer2022, Vol. 76 Issue 3, p46-47. 2p.
Publication Year :: 2022
Abstract: The article offers information related to Amer Ayed, a Tunisian journalist facing repercussions for criticizing Tunisian President Kais Saied's decision to suspend parts of the constitution and declare that he would rule without the input of Parliament on September 20, 2022. It also discusses about growing hostile political situation after Saied consolidated power.

Subjects :: *JOURNALISM
*REPORTERS & reporting
*FREEDOM of the press
*FREEDOM of expression

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