To access the report: Compulsory Silence
This report highlights the continued deterioration of freedom of opinion and expression in Tunisia during the second half of 2024. This decline results from the repressive policies adopted by the Tunisian authorities to silence and exclude those who oppose or criticize them through digital platforms.
The Observatory of Violations of Freedom of Opinion and Expression monitored and documented 31 cases of violations targeting trade unionists, students, influencers on the TikTok platform, bloggers, and ordinary citizens for expressing their opinions peacefully.
The persistent targeting of critical voices by the Tunisian authorities demonstrates a systematic pattern aimed at reducing the space for free expression in digital spaces. The judicial system continues to rely on broadly worded laws that allow wide interpretations, facilitating the criminalization of peaceful expression.
To access the report: Compulsory Silence