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TUNISIA / Theatre release in Tunisia of “El Gort”

“El Gort”, the first feature-length documentary from Tunisian director Hamza Ouni, has won several awards, including the Bronze Tanit in the documentary category at the 25th Carthage Film Festival last December. In February it was released in Tunisian cinemas. The story: “Two young Tunisians try to survive by selling hay. Their workday starts early and …

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TUNISIA / Three broadcasters threatened with having equipment confiscated

HAICA (Haute Autorité Indépendante de la Communication Audiovisuelle) issued several formal notices against Tunisian channels accused of broadcasting illegally, though without much success. The radio stations concerned are: “Nour FM”, “Al-Qoraan Al-Karim” and “MFM”, the television stations: “Al-Janoubia”, “Tounesna” and “Zitouna”. Since all these channels refused to comply with the regulations and failed to respect …

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TUNISIA / Abdel Rahim Suleiman, ASBU’s new Director General

During the AGM of the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) in Kuwait, Abdel Rahim Suleiman was elected new Director-General for a term of 4 years, beginning in January 2015. He succeeds Salaheddine Maaoui, who retired on 31st December after an eight year tenure. The new DG used to be ASBU’s technical director and is responsible …

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TUNISIA / Al Wataniya 1 has a new managing director

According to a January 9th press release from Tunisian television, Iheb Chaouch has been appointed director general of Wataniya 1, the public television service. A journalist by training, he began working in culture, moving on as a presenter before working as correspondent for different Arab media and web-sites. Sources: lapresse.tn, tekiano.com et busissnews.com

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