Mohammed Boughaleb

Arrest of journalist is a fresh blow to press freedom in Tunisia, media watchdog says

Arrest of journalist is a fresh blow to press freedom in Tunisia, media watchdog says

  • Mohammed Boughaleb was detained on March 22, accused of making defamatory statements on social media and unsubstantiated claims about a government official
  • Committee to Protect Journalists calls for his release, says arrest is ‘clear example’ of how the government targets journalists and undermines freedom of the press
By Arab News ·