Friday 18 November 2011
Tunsian TV chief accused of blasphemy
Nabil Karoui, the owner of Tunisian television station Nessma, arrives for a hearing at a court in Tunis, 17 November 2011
Reuters/Zoubeir SouissiThe owner of a private Tunisian television station went on trial yesterday accused on undermining sacred values. Kabil Naroui screened the film Persepolis which includes a scene showing a representation of God. The proceedings were adjourned until 23 January at the request of both the defence and the prosecution. Donatella Rovera, a member of Amnesty International talks about the case.
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