Politics Courtney Joline 20 September 2013

A week in Tunisia politics: Negotiations, security concerns and judicial independence

The National Constituent Assembly’s first plenary session was overshadowed by a nationwide press strike in protest of the recent crackdown on Tunisian journalists and media personalities. Despite the resumption of political activity, the investigation of Mohamad Brahmi’s assassination remained at the forefront of Tunisian politics and was the focal point of Thursday’s meeting. In addition, both the opposition and ruling coalitions have reviewed UGTT’s latest proposal for a renewed dialogue.

Media Courtney Joline 17 September 2013

Journalists on Strike Against Infringement of Free expression

On Saturday, the National Union of Tunisian Journalists, with support from the Union of Culture and Information, organized a general press strike held on September 17 to “oppose attacks against journalists from authorities who are desperate to treat journalists as criminals on the basis of repressive laws,” according to a press statement.

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A week in Tunisia politics: Negotiations, security concerns and judicial independence

Journalists on Strike Against Infringement of Free expression

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