Tunisian activists Stories

Tunisian man sentenced to death for Facebook posts criticising President Kais Saied
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2025

Judges said his posts incited violence and disorder, violating both Tunisia’s penal code and the 2022 cybercrime law, Decree 54. Observers note this i...

Tunisia hands jail terms ranging from 13 to 66 years to opposition figures
Reuters  |  Apr 19, 2025

Rights groups say President Kais Saied has had full control over the judiciary since he dissolved parliament in 2021 and began ruling by decree.

Tunisia begins trial of prominent opposition leaders on conspiracy charges
Reuters  |  Mar 04, 2025

The opposition leaders arrested in the case accuse Saied of staging a coup in 2021 and say the case is fabricated.

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