Tunisia-Ticad 8: SNJT denounces policy of “blackout” exercised by authorities

The National Union of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT) condemned the policy of “black-out” exerted by the authorities due to circular n ° 19 of December 10, 2021, in particular during the 3 last months.

It likewise pointed out the attacks on the sector professionals during the media coverage of festivals adding that only reporters on radio and national television, and the TAP managed to cover the meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs and His Japanese counterpart on the occasion of the TICAD8.

The same source criticised stopping certain journalists from performing their duties calling for the Presidency of the Republic, the Presidency of the Government and the Ministry of Cultural Affairs to assume their accountability and revise their communication strategies.