A mass trial in Tunisia resulted in sentences ranging from 12 to 35 years for 21 individuals, including opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi. Charges included involvement in terrorist activities and attempts to overturn the government. Ghannouchi received a total of 27 years in combined sentences since his imprisonment began in 2023. Critics allege that President Kais Saied has manipulated the judicial system to suppress dissent and eliminate opposition, a trend that has intensified since he dissolved parliament in 2021.
"All accusations were based on a false and contradictory testimony by a secret, anonymous witness who failed to present any evidence for his baseless and contradictory allegations, and who ultimately retracted most of them."
Rached Ghannouchi, the leader of the Ennahda party and former speaker of the parliament, was given a 14-year term and has been sentenced to 27 years across multiple cases.
Critics have accused Saied of using the judiciary to crack down on opponents, especially after he took over six years ago and dissolved the elected parliament.
In a mass trial, 21 people were sentenced to prison for charges including inciting violence and attempting to overthrow the government.
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