Union president Neji Bghouri said the government was discouraging free journalism, and was intolerant of dissent. In October's elections, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, who has been in power since 1987, will be seeking a fifth term in office. In previous elections he has taken more than 90% of the votes. A constitutional amendment in 2002 abolished presidential term limits.
Source: Panos London
