Tunisia’s Highest Court Upholds Lengthy Prison Sentences for Opposition Figures
Tunisia’s Court of Cassation has upheld prison terms of up to 45 years for dozens of opposition politicians and activists convicted in a widely criticized conspiracy trial. The ruling intensifies domestic and international criticism of President Kais Saied’s government for suppressing political dissent through the judicial system.
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Tunisia’s top court upholds conviction of opposition figures, activists
Critics claim Tunisia’s judiciary acts under political pressure, as opposition leaders face lengthy prison terms.
Read full article →Tunisia court upholds prison sentences of up to 45 years for opposition figures
Tunisia's top court on Thursday upheld prison sentences of up to 45 years for opposition leaders, lawyers and businessmen convicted in a major conspiracy case, in a ruling opponents said further entrenches President Kais Saied's authoritarian rule.
By FRANCE 24
Read full article →Tunisian Cassation Court upholds long sentences for opposition members - The Straits Times
Tunisian Cassation Court upholds long sentences for opposition members The Straits Times
Read full article →Tunisia top court begins final hearing in mass trial of opposition figures - Arab News
Tunisia top court begins final hearing in mass trial of opposition figures Arab News
Read full article →Tunisia’s top court upholds prison terms of up to 45 years in ‘conspiracy’ case - Middle East Monitor
Tunisia’s top court upholds prison terms of up to 45 years in ‘conspiracy’ case Middle East Monitor
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