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Tunisians jailed for posting 'Naked Muhammad' cartoons
Officials in Tunisia say two bloggers have been jailed for seven years after posting cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad on the internet.
The Ministry of Justice said the men had put naked caricatures of the prophet on their Facebook accounts.
Activists have criticised the sentences and voiced fears that they could herald a clampdown on free speech.
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"They were sentenced... for violation of morality, and disturbing public order," said Chokri Nefti, a justice ministry spokesman.
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The Ministry of Justice said the men had put naked caricatures of the prophet on their Facebook accounts.
Activists have criticised the sentences and voiced fears that they could herald a clampdown on free speech.
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"They were sentenced... for violation of morality, and disturbing public order," said Chokri Nefti, a justice ministry spokesman.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-17640207
Although I completely support Tunisia's sovereignty, I think it's quite extreme to imprison people for drawing cartoon images.
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Of course liberals, intellectuals, religious minorities and more will be oppressed. Same as it ever was.... 
