The head of the European Commission has called on Tunisia Prime Minister Ali Larayedh to reform the country's criminal laws to give equality to all. Feminist activists helped draw attention to the Tunisian situation during Larayedh's visit to Brussels.
Topless female activists called out "Stop the Repression" as a Tunisian delegation drove from European Union headquarters.
Another two women climbed on top of the motorcade before being dragged off by security officials.
The activists are from the group Femen. Earlier this month, three members of the group were jailed in Tunisia for staging a protest in support of a detained Tunisian feminist.
European Commission head Jose Manuel Barroso spoke Tuesday at a joint press conference with Larayedh.
Barroso said the European Union is calling for a reform of laws inherited from the previous regime, particularly in the criminal code, to ensure freedom of speech for Tunisian men and women.
Tunisia's justice system, he said, should be overhauled to ensure its independence and impartiality so the country can achieve a "full and deep democracy".
We invite our users to read the complete article published June 25 2013
The head of the European Commission has called on Tunisia Prime Minister Ali Larayedh to reform the country's criminal laws to give equality to all. Feminist activists helped draw attention to the Tunisian situation during Larayedh's visit to Brussels.
Topless female activists called out "Stop the Repression" as a Tunisian delegation drove from European Union headquarters.
Another two women climbed on top of the motorcade before being dragged off by security officials.
The activists are from the group Femen. Earlier this month, three members of the group were jailed in Tunisia for staging a protest in support of a detained Tunisian feminist.
European Commission head Jose Manuel Barroso spoke Tuesday at a joint press conference with Larayedh.
Barroso said the European Union is calling for a reform of laws inherited from the previous regime, particularly in the criminal code, to ensure freedom of speech for Tunisian men and women.
Tunisia's justice system, he said, should be overhauled to ensure its independence and impartiality so the country can achieve a "full and deep democracy".
We invite our users to read the complete article published June 25 2013
