'We want best for people of Tunisia': Birthplace of Arab Spring 'going in reverse into dictatorship'

A judge in Tunisia handed down lengthy sentences to prominent politicians and at least one leading journalist in a move seen as targeting critics of autocratic strongman Kais Saied. Offering context and perspective on the fall of North Africa's nascent democracy into authoritarianism, FRANCE 24's François Picard welcomes veteran US Congressman from South Carolina Joe Wilson. He serves on the Committee on Foreign Affairs, is Co-Chair of the French Caucus and Chair of the Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia.

Feb 7, 2025 - 06:00
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'We want best for people of Tunisia': Birthplace of Arab Spring 'going in reverse into dictatorship'
A judge in Tunisia handed down lengthy sentences to prominent politicians and at least one leading journalist in a move seen as targeting critics of autocratic strongman Kais Saied. Offering context and perspective on the fall of North Africa's nascent democracy into authoritarianism, FRANCE 24's François Picard welcomes veteran US Congressman from South Carolina Joe Wilson. He serves on the Committee on Foreign Affairs, is Co-Chair of the French Caucus and Chair of the Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia.

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