He called for dialogue with the opposition , respect for human rights and the opening of democracy .
Between 1989 and 1991 he was one of the few intellectuals to openly challenge the authoritarian drift of the regime in the Tunisian press .
one called for dialogue with the opposition , respect for human rights and the opening of democracy .
Between 1989 and 1991 he was one of the few intellectuals to openly challenge the authoritarian drift of the regime in the Tunisian press .