Why are many facing prison over debt in Tunisia?
Tunisia: Several hundred people are in prison, just for failing to pay their debts
Focus on Africa · BBC World Service
June 12, 202431m 15s
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Show Notes
Several hundred people are jailed in Tunisia just for writing bad cheques. Human rights campaigners are calling for Tunisia to replace this system with alternatives to prison for repaying debt.
A look at the worsening relations between West African neighbours Niger and Benin.
Plus, an initiative to close down orphanages in a bid to end child exploitation.