Op-ed : alternative messaging towards violent extremism in Tunisia

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2019

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The old regime in Tunisia provided false narratives of exaggerated prosperity and progress. Extremist groups provided and continue to provide a violence-inciting narrative that fills the void of a history of religious frustration and illiteracy. This paper asserts that Tunisia needs an alternative narrative, one that acknowledges the country’s fragile position but can inspire Tunisians to return to the country and work towards shared prosperity and justice. A government-led platform has been in the works since 2016 under the supervision of the ministry in charge of relations with constitutional bodies, civil society and human rights. The platform aims to prevent violent extremist behavior through a grassroots approach.

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COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES, POST-CONFLICT SOCIETIES, CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS, HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIAL INCLUSION, EXTREMISM, TUNISIA, NORTH OF SAHARA

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