Fortunately as of last August, Ben Sedrine has at least temporarily left prison, thanks perhaps partly to the efforts of her many friends in Tunisia and abroad. But she is free only on bail and there are grave fears that she will be convicted and find herself back among the jangling keys and broken lives. She is guilty only of outspoken journalism and unflagging human rights activities, but these are construed by the Government of Tunisia as "defamation" and "spreading false news with the aim of disturbing public order".