As Tunisia prepares to vote on a controversial new constitution, President Kais Saied’s continuing power grab risks reversing the country's hard-won media freedoms.

Contributors:
Thameur Mekki - Editor-in-chief, Nawaat
Monia Ben Hamadi - Media consultant
Monica Marks - Professor of Middle East politics, NYU Abu Dhabi

On our radar:
In Iran, three acclaimed film directors are arrested for statements made on social media in support of anti-government protests. Meenakshi Ravi reports on why Iran is going after outspoken artists.

Ghana’s LGBTQ-phobia & the media:
Ghana’s media cheers on proposed anti-LGBTQ+ laws, even while they threaten freedom of the press.

Contributors:
Sam Nartey George - Member of parliament
Ebenezer Peegah - Founder, Rightify Ghana
Kapya Kaoma - Anglican priest

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As Tunisia prepares to vote on a controversial new constitution, President Kais Saied’s continuing power grab risks reversing the country's hard-won media freedoms. Contributors: Thameur Mekki - Editor-in-chief, Nawaat Monia Ben Hamadi - Media consultant Monica Marks - Professor of Middle East politics, NYU Abu Dhabi On our radar: In Iran, three acclaimed film directors are arrested for statements made on social media in support of anti-government protests. Meenakshi Ravi reports on why Iran is going after outspoken artists. Ghana’s LGBTQ-phobia & the media: Ghana’s media cheers on proposed anti-LGBTQ+ laws, even while they threaten freedom of the press. Contributors: Sam Nartey George - Member of parliament Ebenezer Peegah - Founder, Rightify Ghana Kapya Kaoma - Anglican priest Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News

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