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Religious offences law divides Tunisians
Some artists and journalists argue law making religious offences illegal would limit freedom of expression.
Last Modified: 22 Sep 2012 19:24

The ruling party of Tunisia wants to make religious offences illegal as part of the new constitution.

But some artists and journalists argue this would limit freedom of expression.

Al Jazeera's Nazanine Moshiri reports from Tunis.

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