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Tunisia revises 'false news' penalties

Updated 2026-10-02 12:40 UTC 1 source Negative

Tunisia has issued a decree replacing jail terms with fines for first-time 'false news' offences, though rights groups remain critical of the measure. The change aims to soften restrictions but faces scrutiny over its effectiveness.

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Al Jazeera
Fines replace jail terms for first-time 'false news' offences under a decree rights groups say is still repressive.
2026-10-02 12:03 UTC
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