Tunisia media guide
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Since President Saied's seizure of extraordinary powers in 2021, journalists have faced increasing pressure and intimidation from government officials, says US-based NGO Freedom House.
This includes criminal penalties for defamation and other alleged offenses.
Television is the dominant medium. Satellite networks and pan-Arab channels are widely watched.
Many privately-run outlets have direct or indirect political links, although this is prohibited by the broadcasting regulator. Privately-owned TV and radio stations have larger audiences than state media.
The online landscape is open and lively, but users tend to self-censor when discussing sensitive topics.
There were 8.1 million internet users by December 2021, comprising 68% of the population (Internetworldstats.com).
Press
La Presse, external - state-owned daily
Esshafa, external - state-owned daily
Assabah, external - private daily
Alchourouk, external - private daily
Le Temps, external - private daily
Le Maghreb, external - private daily
Akhbar Al Joumhouria, external - weekly covering political, economic, cultural and sports news
Television
Al-Watania, external (National TV) - state-run
Hannibal TV, external - first private TV
Nessma TV, external - private
El Hiwar Ettounsi TV, external - private
Radio
Radio Tunisienne, external - state-run; four national and five regional stations
Shems FM, external - state-owned
Mosaique FM, external - first private radio
Jawhara FM, external - private
Express FM, external - Arabic-language station specialising in economic and financial news
News agency/internet
Agence Tunis Afrique Presse, external - state-run, English-language pages
Kapitalis, external - news website
Tunisie Numerique, external - news website