A leaked video has sparked controversy in Tunisia, reigniting debates about the country's tumultuous past and the return of its infamous "porno-politics." The term refers to the explicit and often crass tactics employed by former President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, who ruled the country with an iron fist from 1987 to 2011. Ben Ali's regime was notorious for its corruption, censorship, and manipulation of the media, and his downfall was largely attributed to the widespread protests and calls for democracy that swept the nation during the Arab Spring. The leaked video, which has not been independently verified, appears to suggest that some of the same tactics may be making a comeback, fueling concerns about the erosion of democratic gains and the potential for a return to authoritarianism.
Leaked video: 'The return of Ben Ali’s porno-politics' observers.france24.com
