Tunisian commission tackles Ben Ali-era corruption one case at a time

Tunisian commission tackles Ben Ali-era corruption one case at a time
Tunisians stand outside the building that houses the new anti-corruption commission. World Vision Report/Megan Williams
Tunisian commission tackles Ben Ali-era corruption one case at a time
Tunisians stand outside the building that houses the new anti-corruption commission. World Vision Report/Megan Williams

Tunisian commission tackles Ben Ali-era corruption one case at a time

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Tunisia’s interim government recently set up a date for national elections. On July 24, Tunisians will vote on who should draft the country’s new constitution. This follows weeks of demonstrations calling for a rapid transition to democracy.

Tunisians are celebrating this step, but many worry that justice is lagging behind, as thousands of corruption victims wait for redress in court.

Megan Williams brings us the story from the capital, Tunis.

This story originally aired on the World Vision Report. We got it from the Public Radio Exchange.