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Graffiti, books flood post-revolution Tunisia
Tunisia has woken up in its first spring after the end of the reign of the dictator. No-one knows what will happen next, but overall one senses that there is hope for a new beginning
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Austrian, Czech and Iberian press after Tunisian dictator’s fall
There's a 'Jasmine Revolution' and plenty of optimism from abroad, but the European media doubts that there will be a 'domino effect' in other Arab countries. The military controls the streets of Tunis after the self-imposed exile of dictator Ben Ali on 14 January
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Tunisia: street fights and cyber war against dictator
The Tunisians have been hitting the streets en masse since mid-December in protest against youth unemployment and a corrupt regime. The internet world is on hand to help, where its been a longer battle against online censorship and the freedom of opinion
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Ahmed Ibrahim: ‘Being a Tunisian presidential candidate is not really a joy for anyone’
He's unauthorised to put posters up. He hasn't been able to hold any kind of meeting. The Ettajdid Movement runner, 63, goes head-to-head with outgoing president Ben Ali on 25 October, and describes his frustrations in an exclusive interview
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Sihem Bensedrine, Ben Ali’s fearless antagonist
Tunisian journalist Sihem Bensedrine, 56, was threatened, imprisoned and tortured in her native country – but not silenced.
Ali Lmrabet, fighting for freedom of speech
A symbol of the fight for freedom of speech after his imprisonment and hunger strike, Moroccan journalist Ali Lmrabet is ready to continue his crusade. He has but one weapon: words
Europe Has Helped to Kill Off the Tunisian Media
Faced with repression, the Tunisian media has found itself at the mercy of the powers that be. This suits Europeans just fine since they prefer a tough regime which leaves the way open for their multi-nationals.
