Tunisia jails opposition politicians and journalist as crackdown on political dissent resumes
Political opponents of Tunisia's populist president are facing lengthy prison sentences after a court found them guilty of undermining state security.
Tunisian Judiciary Faces Scrutiny Amid Lengthy Sentences for Politicians and Journalists
A Tunisian judge has sentenced several prominent politicians and a journalist, sparking criticism from media unions and opposition parties. Key figures, including Rached Ghannouchi, received lengthy sentences,
Tunisia's opposition leader Ghannouchi handed new 22-year jail sentence
Ghannouchi, the co-founder of Ennahdha, has been handed an additional 22 years in prison on a slew of charges, including 'plotting against state security.
Tunisia jails opposition politicians and journalists
FacebookLikeShareTweetEmail A Tunisian court has sentenced 41 opposition activists to jail, including opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi, former Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi, and prominent journalists and bloggers.
Tunisia's Political Crackdown: Leaders Sentenced Amidst Accusations
A Tunisian court has sentenced several prominent politicians, including Rached Ghannouchi and Hichem Mechichi, to long prison terms. Critics argue the sentences are politically motivated to suppress opposition to President Kais Saied.
Tunisian court jails politicians, journalists amid criticism
Ennahda movement, National Syndicate of Tunisian Journalists criticize harsh verdict sentencing politicians and journalists to up to 54 years jail terms in 'Instalingo' case registered in Oct. 2021 -
Tunisian Court Hands Lengthy Prison Terms to Top Politicians
A Tunisian court sentenced a number of top politicians, former officials and journalists to long prison terms on Wednesday, defence lawyers said, the latest move in what critics say is an attempt to stamp out opposition to President Kais Saied.
Tunisia’s opposition leader sentenced to 22 years in prison
A Tunisian court on Wednesday, sentenced the head of the country’s opposition Islamist Ennahda movement, Rached Ghannouchi, to 22 years in prison, on charges of conspiring against state security, defence lawyers said.
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Tunisia’s Ennahdha party slams lengthy jail term for its leader Ghannouchi
Tunisia’s opposition Ennahdha party has slammed a court sentencing its leader Rached Ghannouchi to an additional 22 years in ...
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Tunisian opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi Sentenced to 22-year prison sentence
ALBAWABA- A Tunisian court has sentenced Rached Ghannouchi, leader of the Ennahda Movement and former Speaker of Parliament, ...
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Ghannouchi and other Tunisians handed more long prison sentences
Jailed Tunisian opposition leader, Rached Ghannouchi, was handed another lengthy prison term on Wednesday as part of a series ...
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Tunisian court sentences ex-speaker of parliament, ex-FM to jail
The second chamber of Tunis Court of First Instance handed down on Wednesday jail sentences, ranging from five to 34 years, against nearly 40 defendants in the so-called "Instalingo" case. The ...
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US warns of 'troubling escalation' in Tunisia after Ghannouchi arrest
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"Instalingo" Case: 41 defendants sentenced from 5 to 54 years in prison
The second Criminal Chamber of the Tunis Court of First Instance on Wednesday handed down verdicts in the so-called ...