Arrests spark protests in Tunisia

The World

Human rights defenders and political opponents of the Tunisian president have become more vocal in recent weeks, as President Kais Said has begun arresting those who challenge his rule. The recent detention of the director of a popular radio station brought journalists out to the streets to protest. Lilia Blaise reports from Tunis, the capital of Tunisia.

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