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In Tunisia, press freedom erodes
a m i d s e c u r i t y fe a r s
Hard-earned press freedom in Tunisia is under threat
as journalists are squeezed between violent extremists
and security services sensitive to criticism in the wake
of deadly terror attacks. While Islamist militants
threaten the media, the government introduces
restrictive legislation and security forces legally
harass and even assault journalists. In this climate,
which is further restricted by regulatory disputes,
some news outlets resort to self-censorship. A CPJ
special report by Safa Ben Said
1/27/2025, 12:23 PM