Tunisian authorities should respect and protect space for independent civil society to operate fully and freely. A person close to the case told Human Rights Watch that security forces questioned Mosbah about Mnemty’s funding and activities. These constitute unlawful collective expulsions, which are prohibited by the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, Human Rights Watch said. Human Rights Watch has previously expressed concerns about another draft law on associations. “Targeting nongovernmental groups supporting migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees is part of a broader effort to dismantle Tunisia’s civic space,” Fakih said.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 18, 2024 11:19 UTC