“I was born on this earth and I will die on it, and from the preliminary evidence, it looks like I will be arrested,” Chebbi said, quoting Ghannouchi. The Islamist leader is expected to appear before Tunisia’s counter-terrorism prosecutor in line with investigation about Namaa Tounes association believed by authorities for financing terrorism. The former Premier denied any wrongdoing and is also expected to appear for questioning on July 20 before the counter-terrorism prosecutor. Chebbi also revealed that Ghannouchi is among several political figures targeted by the administration of President Kais Saied. Both Chebbi and Ghannouchi are opposed to Saied whom they accuse of hijacking democratic dividends gained following the 2011 revolution.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 12, 2022 12:16 UTC