“It is outrageous to see the Tunisian authorities trampling on people’s rights in their bid to undermine the political opposition”, said AI Regional Director for North Africa. The Tunisian authorities “must immediately release them unless they are charged with a recognized criminal offence, in line with international standards. “The Tunisian authorities’ disrespect for human rights and their crackdown against opponents must stop. Over the past year, Tunisian authorities escalated their crackdown on dissent, using unfounded charges against high-profile opposition figures and other critics. Human rights in Tunisia continued to deteriorate almost three years after President Kais Saied’s power grab.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 18, 2024 18:42 UTC