Tunisia's recent court ruling has intensified concerns about the country's regression into authoritarianism, as several opposition figures received lengthy prison sentences tied to state security charges. Rights organizations have condemned these accusations as unfounded. Since President Kais Saied's unilateral seizure of power in 2021, Tunisia has experienced a decline in democratic freedoms that were once celebrated after the Arab Spring. With economic challenges exacerbating divisions within society, Saied's grip on power has tightened, leading to fears of political persecution among critics and a controlled media landscape.
In a troubling sign of escalating repression, a court in Tunisia has sentenced key opposition figures to prison terms ranging from 13 to 66 years for alleged state security conspiracies.
Despite the Arab Spring's promise of democracy, Tunisia has shifted back towards authoritarianism under President Kais Saied, with civil liberties and a free press severely undermined.
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