AW: Re: [WSIS CS-Plenary] Statement - To be read at WSIS/ITUinformal planning

[Aidan White]

The situation in Tunisia is very serious and we are engaging with colleagues
on the ground, particularly with the leadership of the Association of
Tunisian Journalists. We have made statements in the past and will continue
to do so, but it might be more useful at the moment to see how the WSIS
process can be used to weaken Ben Ali's grip on media. That means pressing
for free expression issues to be at the heart of discussions.

Aidan White

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Subject: Re: AW: Re: [WSIS CS-Plenary] Statement - To be read at
WSIS/ITUinformal planning


Hello

Since freedom of expression is so compromised in Tunisia I am of the view
that the Media Caucus should make a statement on its approach to this. A
number of our colleagues are languishing in gaol there. Many others are not
free to practice independent journalism. You will recall the allegations
that Tunisian people confiscated the WSIS newspaper in Geneva because it
reported on such matters.

There are obviously several approaches that we could take to the process, in
terms of dealing with media reality.

The matter is up for discussion on our e-list and I will get back to the
Plenary with the result.

Regards

Tracey Naughton
Chair, Media caucus


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