We, the undersigned civil society organizations, are deeply concerned about recent media reports in Tunisia on the disruption of two online conferencing platforms, Zoom and Microsoft Teams, which took place on March 30, 2022, during an online plenary session organized by a number of Tunisian MPs from the suspended Assembly of the People’s Representatives (ARP).While access to Zoom and Microsoft has been restored, the shutdown or disruption of online platforms and services, even if temporary, is a violation of international human rights law and contravenes with Article 32 of the Tunisian constitution, which stipulates that “The State guarantees the right to information and the right of access to information and communication networks”. Such platforms are necessary communication tools used by Tunisian citizens on a daily basis for professional purposes and to stay in touch with their families and friends. Therefore, the undersigned organizations urge the Tunisian authorities to: Signatory organizations:
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