Jailed Tunisian Opposition Figure in Bad State from Hunger Strike: lawyers
Ben Mbarek, co-founder of the National Salvation Front opposition alliance, went on hunger strike on October 28 to protest his detention, which began in February 2023.
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Tunisia Opposition Figures Go on Trial on State Security Charges
The around 40 high-profile defendants include former diplomats, politicians, lawyers and media figures, some of whom have been outspoken critics of President Kais Saied.
Tunisia Ex-football Chief Handed 4 Years in Prison
Jary, who has been in custody since October 2023, was convicted over an “unlawful contract between the FTF and a technical director”, a spokesperson for the sports ministry said then.
Tunisia court orders release of prominent journalist
Boughalleb, 61, had been detained since March last year and was being prosecuted under a presidential decree aimed at combating “false news” following a complaint from a civil servant.
Tunisia President Fires Finance Minister
Tunisian President Kais Saied has fired his finance minister, Sihem Boughdiri Nemsia, and appointed Michket Slama Khaldi, a magistrate, to the role.
Tunisia presidential candidate jailed for 12 years
The court in Tunis sentenced Ayachi Zammel to 12 years in prison in four cases related to voter endorsements
What’s next for Tunisia after constitutional vote?
Preliminary results were released late Tuesday, although the electoral board controlled by Saied has until the end of August to announce a definitive outcome.
Tunisia approves new constitution in vote with low turnout
Saied has repeatedly threatened his enemies in recent months, issuing video diatribes against unnamed foes he describes as “germs”, “snakes” and “traitors”.
Tunisia’s Saied set to win vote on bolstering president’s powers
An overwhelming 92-93 percent of those who voted supported the new constitution, according to an exit poll taken by the Sigma Conseil institute. Initial results are due Tuesday afternoon.
Power to the president: Tunisia’s draft constitution
The president would appoint a government and could dismiss ministers unilaterally, while unlike in the 2014 text, parliament plays no role in forming an administration.
