Themes Olfa Riahi 11 April 2012

Investigation – “Mahdia Affair” : 7 years of prison and 1200 dinar fine for Atheism?

I heard the news two days ago. Two young Tunisians, both 28, from the Mahdia region, each received 7 and a half year prison sentences and 1200 dinar fines for having published a photo insulting the Prophet on Facebook.

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Investigation – “Mahdia Affair” : 7 years of prison and 1200 dinar fine for Atheism?

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