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Human Rights Watch: Tunisia Spate of Prosecutions for Free Speech

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Tunisia

Keywords

Freedom of Expression
Freedom of Press

Author: Human Rights Watch (HRW) is an international NGO that focuses on research and advocacy for human rights.

Source: Human Rights Watch

Source URL (legacy): https://www.hrw.org/news/2013/09/13/tunisia-spate-prosecutions-free-speech

Source URL: HRW

Description: The statement from HRW calls for the detention of Walid Zarrouk, Zouhaer al-Jiss, and Zied al-Heni to be brought to an end. Walid Zarrouk is a union leader who had posted on Facebook criticizing the politicization of prosecutions. Zouhaer al-Jiss is a journalist who had moderated a radio show where a guest was critical of the president. Zied al-Heni is a journalist who had criticized the arrest of a cameraman who filmed someone throw an egg at the Minister of Culture.

Related Caselaw

Attorney General v. Walid Zarrouk

Notes: Walid Zarrouk spent four days in jail and was released provisionally. Zied al-Heni was freed on bail. Zouhaer al-Jiss had his case dropped.

Collection

SMEX

Date: Sep 13, 2013

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