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TUNIS: A Tunisian military court on Thursday ordered the release of a television journalist arrested last month after strongly criticizing President Kais Saied, his lawyer said. Zitouna TV presenter Amer Ayad had been arrested in October along with MP Abdellatif Al-Alaoui, who appeared on his show. The pair were held on charges of “plotting against state security,” Ayad’s
TUNIS Tunisian security forces on Wednesday seized broadcasting equipment used by an unlicensed television station close to the Islamist-inspired Ennahdha Party, the country’s media authority said.Zitouna TV, considered close to Ennahdha and its ally Al Karama, both of which oppose a July power grab by President Kais Saied, had been operating illegally, the Independent High
Tunisia police seize equipment used by pro-Ennahdha channel modernghana.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from modernghana.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
ARTICLE 19 calls on the Tunisian authorities to stop arresting bloggers, journalists and politicians for exercising their right to freedom of expression. ARTICLE 19 cautions against the danger of repeatedly prosecuting civilians before the military court regarding freedom of expression issues, especially following President Kais Saied’s announcement of the state of exception and a decree granting him greater powers.