Tunisia summons French ambassador over broadcast interview
Tunisia has summoned France's ambassador in response to a broadcast interview aired on a French network, reportedly featuring former president Moncef Marzouki.
Tunisia's foreign ministry has summoned the French ambassador following the broadcast of a television interview that authorities in Tunis considered hostile.
According to reports referencing commentators close to Tunisian leadership, the dispute centers on the French news channel France 24. The network recently aired an interview featuring former Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki, a vocal critic of the current administration.
The diplomatic move highlights ongoing tensions between Tunis and Paris regarding foreign media coverage and political dissent broadcast abroad. Neither the French diplomatic delegation nor the network has issued an official response regarding the summons.
Sources: Le Figaro.