Monday, 4 March 2019

Can this woman open a new chapter for human rights in Tunisia?

Sihem Bensedrine’s explosive report into human rights abuses is written. Now those in power must be persuaded to read it

When Sihem Bensedrine, the head of Tunisia’s truth and dignity commission, tried to give a speech in parliament last year, she was drowned out.

Politicians banged on the wooden desks and yelled, some standing up to hurl accusations and gesture in her direction. As the drumbeats got louder, Bensedrine left the chamber. The MPs applauded.

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