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Why are many facing prison over debt in Tunisia?

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Several hundred people are jailed in Tunisia just for writing bad cheques. Human rights campaigners are calling for Tunisia to replace this system with alternatives to prison for repaying debt.

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Published on Wednesday, 12th June 2024.

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