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69 - State censorship of Atheism under Ben Ali

69 - State censorship of Atheism under Ben Ali

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 The podcast transcript features a speaker discussing their efforts to counter Islamist extremism in Tunisia between 1998 and 2001. The speaker worked with friends to raise awareness and prevent young people from falling into extremism. They believed that change in the Middle East must come from free-thinking individuals within the Muslim community. The speaker transformed their house into an association headquarters, organizing meetings and cultural events. However, they faced censorship and harassment from the Tunisian government, leading to a decline in activity. The speaker's sister published a book about their experiences, which was manipulated by the Tunisian government to discredit the speaker's brother-in-law, who had ties to terrorist groups. The French government took the information seriously but lacked concrete evidence to take action. The speaker faced threats and censorship, ultimately leading them to consider leaving the country. The discussion highlights the challenges of fighting extremism and censorship in Tunisia and the manipulation of information by governments for political purposes.

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