Supporters denounce arrests of lawyers, journalists as ‘wave of repression’ shows no sign of slowing down. “Those parts of civil society that avoided the repression that followed the [July 2021 events] now seem to be the primary targets of the authorities. The fact the discussions over the decree governing associations have resumed as civil society is under attack is no coincidence,” he said. If passed, it would force civil society groups to seek permission from authorities to operate, Amnesty International said in October. According to Zied Dabbar, head of the National Union of Tunisian Journalists, at least 60 journalists and commentators have so far been summoned under the law.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 17, 2024 14:09 UTC