Tunisia president offers 'state apology' to rape victim
President Marzouki of Tunisia has offered a state apology to a woman who was allegedly raped by two police officers.
The case has sparked a storm of protest and hundreds of people have voiced their support for the 27-year-old woman, whose case has been headline news in Tunisia.
The policemen, awaiting trial, face heavy jail terms or a death sentence if found guilty.
Mike Wooldridge reports.
05 Oct 2012
- From the section Africa