Tunisian Journalist Sentenced to 6 Months in Prison for Criticizing Official Amid Government's Crackdown on Media Criticism
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Mohamed Boughalleb, a journalist and political commentator in Tunisia, has been sentenced to six months in prison for insulting a public official. Boughalleb criticized the official's alleged involvement in corruption and misuse of public funds on social media, leading to his arrest. The official, a member of Tunisia's Ministry of Religious Affairs, filed a complaint against Boughalleb. The sentencing is part of a broader crackdown on media freedom in Tunisia, with approximately 20 journalists facing similar charges. President Kais Saied's government has been accused of targeting journalists and political opponents, raising concerns about the erosion of civil liberties in the country. The international community has called for the release of imprisoned journalists and the respect of freedom of expression and the rule of law in Tunisia.
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