To access the report: Freedom of Expression in Tunisia A Law Crisis or a Societal Crisis
Since July 25, Tunisia has undergone political and legislative transformations that have significantly impacted various legal and social aspects, including freedom of expression. These changes were accompanied by the issuance of Decree No. 54 of 2022 on combating crimes related to information and communication systems, a legal text that has sparked widespread controversy among various stakeholders due to its implications for online publishing practices and digital communication. Given these developments, questions have arisen regarding the state of freedom of expression in Tunisia and the extent to which legal amendments affect media practices, digital activism, and public participation. This issue has garnered the attention of multiple actors , activists, journalists, academics, and civil society representatives who have sought to assess these changes and monitor the evolving landscape of freedoms. In this context, the Observatory for Violations of Freedom of Opinion and Expression, managed by the Social Accountability Association and Intersection Association for Rights and Freedoms, initiated a series of meetings across several Tunisian regions. These meetings, organized as focus groups, targeted diverse groups, including youth, women, and representatives of non-governmental organizations. The sessions were held in the governorates of Béja, Siliana, Gafsa, Gabès, Sousse, Kairouan, Nabeul, as 6 well as the Faculty of Legal Sciences in Tunis.
To access the report: Freedom of Expression in Tunisia A Law Crisis or a Societal Crisis