Human Rights Watch Accuses Tunisian Government of Arbitrary Detention to Suppress Dissent In a recent report, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has raised serious allegations against the Tunisian government, accusing it of utilizing arbitrary detention as a means to suppress dissent. This condemnation comes at a time when political and civil liberties in Tunisia appear to
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Mass Trial of Political Opponents in Tunisia Draws International Outcry In a significant move that has sparked international condemnation, Tunisia’s President Kais Saied has overseen a mass trial that resulted in lengthy prison sentences for numerous political opponents. The proceedings, widely criticized for their lack of due process and fairness, have raised alarms about the
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