Tunisian court sentences journalist Zied Heni to one year in prison

​A ​Tunisian ‌court sentenced ​the prominent reporter ‌Zied Heni to one year prison on ‌Thursday, after he criticized ‌a judicial ruling, his lawyer ⁠told ​Reuters.

Heni ⁠was detained last month ⁠after writing an ​article criticising the judiciary , ⁠a move the ⁠journalists' ​union said was part of ⁠a broader crackdown on ⁠free ⁠speech.

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