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January 29, 2014

Tunisia Approves Landmark Constitution 
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Tunisia has approved its first constitution since the 2011 uprising that
ousted President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali. The charter passed the
National Assembly by an overwhelming majority following a months-long
deadlock. Seen as one of the most progressive constitutions in the
region, it designates Islam as the national religion, but guarantees
freedom of worship and recognizes gender equality.

 

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