In April 2025, a Tunisian court sentenced 40 opposition figures to prison terms ranging from 13 to 66 years on charges of conspiring against state security. This mass trial, considered the most significant crackdown on dissent since President Kais Saied’s 2021 power consolidation, has drawn widespread international criticism. (ft.com) Background of the Trial The trial
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Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Deby Declares Victory in Parliamentary Elections Amid Opposition Boycott In a recent announcement, Chad’s interim President Mahamat Idriss Deby declared victory following the country’s parliamentary elections held on [insert date]. This election, however, was marked by significant controversy, notably an opposition boycott that raises questions about the legitimacy of the electoral