Last week, the National Constituent Assembly in Tunisia began discussing an anti-terrorism and money laundering law. While a clear improvement over the law used in the Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali era, the law opens the door for potential clampdowns on fundamental freedoms and a return to draconian rule.
Debates over this law are happening in the wake of increased terrorist attacks across the country, mainly against military and security personnel. Recent announcements of the capture of terror cells in the immediate vicinity of the capital Tunis, have raised the ante and contributed to public anxiety, creating a sense of urgency around ratifying the new law…
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