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From rape victim to accused: The Arab Spring and women's rights (part 2)

How did a Tunisian woman allegedly raped by police officers suddenly find herself in the dock? The public prosecutor’s case against her for "public indecency" sparks outrage in the nation that triggered the Arab Spring. François Picard's panel worries about the future of women’s rights in Tunisia, Egypt and beyond.

  • Jalila HEDHLI-PEUGNET, President, 'Think Ahead for Tunisia';
  • Taoufik MATHLOUTHI, Tunisian political activist, Founder of Mecca Cola;
  • Eleanor BEARDSLEY, Journalist, NPR;
  • Bernice DUBOIS, Secretary General of the French coordination of the European Woman's Lobby (EWL);
  • Shaima EL-AIMY, Egyptian Revolutionary Activist.

    Watch the first part

    Programme prepared and produced by Christopher Davies, Anelise Borges and Mary Colombel

The battle for Libya: a pro-democracy uprising or tribal warfare? (part 2)
25/03/2011 - THE DEBATE

The battle for Libya: a pro-democracy uprising or tribal warfare? (part 2)

For an exclusive inside look into Libya’s improvised rebellion, France 24 video journalist Jean-Marie Lemaire takes you to the frontlines. François Picard’s panel comments on the report and on the eventual need for Western-led forces to do more to tip the scales.
The battle for Libya: a pro-democracy uprising or tribal warfare?
25/03/2011 - THE DEBATE

The battle for Libya: a pro-democracy uprising or tribal warfare?

For an exclusive inside look into Libya’s improvised rebellion, France 24 video journalist Jean-Marie Lemaire takes you to the frontlines. François Picard’s panel comments on the report and on the eventual need for Western-led forces to do more to tip the scales.
War in Libya: can we do this quickly? (part 2)
24/03/2011 - THE DEBATE

War in Libya: can we do this quickly? (part 2)

François Picard’s panel agrees that air strikes over Libya have thwarted Muammar Gaddafi’s momentum, but the true nature of the opposition remains a mystery to many and so does their ability to fight without Western ground forces.
War in Libya: can we do this quickly?
24/03/2011 - THE DEBATE

War in Libya: can we do this quickly?

François Picard’s panel agrees that air strikes over Libya have thwarted Muammar Gaddafi’s momentum, but the true nature of the opposition remains a mystery to many and so does their ability to fight without Western ground forces.
War over Libya (part 2)
23/03/2011 - THE DEBATE

War over Libya (part 2)

Admiral William Fallon warns the lack of a unified command is "a recipe for trouble" while Labour MP Jeremy Corbyn squares off against conservative French MP Jacques Myard over the merits of military intervention.

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