US State Department spokesman Ned Price expressed his country’s “concern and disappointment” over recent reports from Tunisia on infringements on freedom of the press and expression and the use of military courts to investigate civilian cases. s. military personnel to try civilians “.
He added, during a press conference, held this Thursday, October 7, 2021, that Tunisia must honor its commitments to respect for human rights as stipulated in the constitution and the presidential decree 117.
The spokesperson for American diplomacy also urged “Tunisia’s President and new Prime Minister to respond to the Tunisian people’s call for a clear roadmap for a return to a transparent democratic process, involving civil society and diverse political voices.”
Recall that America stressed, more than once, during the “post-July 25” phase, the respect for the principles of democracy and human rights in Tunisia.
On July 26, Ned Price expressed Washington’s “discomfort over reports of the closure of media offices,” calling for “strict respect for freedom of expression and other civil rights,” stressing that “Tunisia should not waste its democratic gains.”
