Tunisia: 2008

Special Reports

  

Tunisia Report: The Smiling Oppressor

Tunisia wants you to believe it is a progressive nation that protects human rights. It is, in fact, a police state that aggressively silences anyone who challenges President Ben Ali.

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Tunisia Report: The Smiling Oppressor: Audio Slideshow

The backstory of CPJ’s report on Tunisia

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Tunisia Report: The Smiling Oppressor: Recommendations

To the government of TunisiaCPJ calls on the government of Tunisia to implement the following recommendations aimed at bringing the country’s practices in line with international standards.

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Tunisia Report: The Smiling Oppressor: What Congress Says

Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali enjoys strong bipartisan support in the U.S. Congress. Members cite the country’s friendship with the United States, often without casting a critical eye on the country’s press freedom and human rights record. Here is a sampling of remarks by members of Congress.

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2008