# Freedom for Tunisia

> We monitor human rights violations in Tunisia


## Posts

- [14 Years in Prison, Fines Exceeding 37 Million Dinars, and Confiscation of 20 Properties in the Karoui Brothers' Case](https://freedom4tunisia.com/14-years-in-prison-fines-exceeding-37-million-dinars-and-confiscation-of-20-properties-in-the-karoui-brothers-case/): The Criminal Chamber specializing in financial corruption cases at the Tunis Court of First Instance issued a verdict in absentia on Thursday evening, February 26, 2026, sentencing Nabil Karoui and his brother Ghazi Karoui to 14 years in prison with immediate effect. 
- [Two-Year Prison Sentence for Dismissed Judge Hichem Ben Khaled Over Facebook Posts](https://freedom4tunisia.com/two-year-prison-sentence-for-dismissed-judge-hichem-ben-khaled-over-facebook-posts/): The Criminal Chamber of the Tunis Court of First Instance sentenced dismissed judge Hichem Ben Khaled to two years in prison for three Facebook posts attributed to him, with a seven-month sentence for each post.
- [Travel Ban Imposed on Samir Dilou and Other Lawyers After Their Bank Accounts and Assets Were Frozen As Part of a Tax Investigation](https://freedom4tunisia.com/travel-ban-imposed-on-samir-dilou-and-other-lawyers-after-their-bank-accounts-and-assets-were-frozen-as-part-of-a-tax-investigation/): The investigating judge in the Economic and Financial Regulations Department issued a travel ban against lawyers Samir Dilou, Ramzi Ben Deyya, and Mohsen Sahbani, following an investigation into suspicions of money laundering by exploiting the privileges afforded by their positions and professional activities.
- [Ben Mbarek Continues His Brutal Hunger Strike, and Ghannouchi and Chebbi Join Him](https://freedom4tunisia.com/ben-mbarek-continues-his-brutal-hunger-strike-and-ghannouchi-and-chebbi-join-him/): The wave of hunger strikes that began in late October, initiated by constitutional law professor Jawhar Ben Mbarek, who is imprisoned in connection with the so-called "conspiracy against state security" case, continues in several Tunisian prisons.
- [Deterioration of the Health Condition of Said Ferjani and Continued Hunger Strike of Jawhar Ben Mbarek](https://freedom4tunisia.com/deterioration-of-the-health-condition-of-said-ferjani-and-continued-hunger-strike-of-jawhar-ben-mbarek/): The Freedom for Tunisia Observatory is following with grave concern the deteriorating health of both Said Ferjani, detained former member of parliament and political leader, and Professor Jawhar Ben Mbarek, human rights activist and academic, who have begun hunger strikes in prison to protest what they consider unfair and arbitrary legal proceedings and detention conditions.
- [Concern over Chaouachi's Fate: Authorities Withhold Information About His Health Condition and Secretly Perform Surgery](https://freedom4tunisia.com/concern-over-chaouachis-fate-authorities-withhold-information-about-his-health-condition-and-secretly-perform-surgery/): Status update – Political prisoner Ghazi Chaouachi suddenly underwent urgent stomach surgery at Bougatfa Hospital in Bizerte, without any prior knowledge of his family or lawyer.
- [The United Nations Condemns the Deteriorating Situation of Lawyers in Tunisia and Their Targeting for Their Opinions](https://freedom4tunisia.com/the-united-nations-condemns-the-deteriorating-situation-of-lawyers-in-tunisia-and-their-targeting-for-their-opinions/): Several experts from the United Nations Human Rights Council expressed deep concern about the deterioration in the situation of lawyers in Tunisia over the past year.
- [After Months of Provisional Bail: Mohamed Boughalleb Sentenced to Two Years in Prison Despite Deteriorating Health](https://freedom4tunisia.com/after-months-of-provisional-bail-mohamed-boughalleb-sentenced-to-two-years-in-prison-despite-deteriorating-health/): The Criminal Chamber of the Tunis Court of First Instance sentenced journalist Mohamed Boughalleb to two years in prison with immediate effect on Thursday. This sentence was referred to him under Decree No. 54, based on a complaint filed by a university professor on charges of "insulting a public official via the public telecommunications network."
- [Unable to Hear or See Due to a Stroke: Stop Habib Ellouz’s Trial Immediately!](https://freedom4tunisia.com/unable-to-hear-or-see-due-to-a-stroke-stop-habib-ellouzs-trial-immediately/): Habib Ellouz, a 71-year-old Ennahdha leader, has been detained pending trial (since March 2023) despite suffering from serious health problems that worsened during his detention.
- [New Postponement in the "Ramadan Evening Meeting Case": The trial of Ghannouchi and Ennahda Leaders Continues Despite Lack of Legal Basis](https://freedom4tunisia.com/new-postponement-in-the-ramadan-evening-meeting-case-the-trial-of-ghannouchi-and-ennahda-leaders-continues-despite-lack-of-legal-basis/): The Fourth Criminal Chamber of the Court of Appeal in Tunis decided today to postpone the trial of the case known in the media as the "Ramadan Evening Meeting" to a session on September 30, 2025.
- [Court of Appeal Sentences Chafik Jarraya to 16 Years in Prison Without Combining Sentences](https://freedom4tunisia.com/court-of-appeal-sentences-chafik-jarraya-to-16-years-in-prison-without-combining-sentences/): The Criminal Chamber specializing in financial corruption cases at the Tunis Court of Appeal sentenced businessman Chafik Jarraya to 16 years in prison on Thursday evening, July 3, 2025, in connection with four cases related to contracts for the sale of confiscated property.
- [The United Nations Condemns the Arbitrary Detention of Bechir Akremi, Considering It a Grave Breach of International Law](https://freedom4tunisia.com/the-united-nations-condemns-the-arbitrary-detention-of-bechir-akremi-considering-it-a-grave-breach-of-international-law/): The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention issued a legal opinion condemning the continued detention of prominent Tunisian judge Bechir Akremi. The Working Group deemed his detention arbitrary and a flagrant violation of international standards, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
- [Court of Appeal Refers Elyes Chaouachi Under Terrorism Law: Judicial Retaliation Against Families of Opposition Figures](https://freedom4tunisia.com/court-of-appeal-refers-elyes-chaouachi-under-terrorism-law-judicial-retaliation-against-families-of-opposition-figures/): June 20, 2025 – The Indictment Chamber of the Tunis Court of Appeal, which specializes in terrorism cases, issued a decision to refer Elyes Chaouachi, the son of political prisoner Ghazi Chaouachi, to the competent criminal chamber.
- [22-Year Prison Sentences for Human Rights and Political Leaders: A New Setback for Human Rights in Tunisia](https://freedom4tunisia.com/22-year-prison-sentences-for-human-rights-and-political-leaders-a-new-setback-for-human-rights-in-tunisia/): On June 20, 2025, the Criminal Chamber specializing in terrorism cases at the Tunis Court of First Instance issued in absentia sentences of 22 years in prison with immediate effect against former Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki, former President of the Tunisian Bar Association Abdelrazak Kilani, former Presidential Chief of Staff and former MP Imed Daimi, and two other defendants in the same case, Abdennacer Naït Liman and Adel Mejri.
- [15-Year Prison Sentence Against Sahbi Atig: A Political Liquidation with a Judicial Facade](https://freedom4tunisia.com/15-year-prison-sentence-against-sahbi-atig-a-political-liquidation-with-a-judicial-facade/): On Thursday evening, June 19, the Criminal Chamber of the Court of First Instance of Ariana issued a 15-year prison sentence against Ennahdha Movement leading member Sahbi Atig.
- [Hattab Ben Othman’s Trial Postponed: Suspicious Procedures and Long Trials Without Pleadings](https://freedom4tunisia.com/hattab-ben-othmans-trial-postponed-suspicious-procedures-and-long-trials-without-pleadings/): The Criminal Chamber of the Tunis Court of Appeal decided on Tuesday to postpone the hearing of the case against former Secretary-General of the Union of Judicial Officials and Employees, Hattab Ben Othman, and a number of union members.
- [Abir Moussi Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Criticizing the Independent High Election Commission](https://freedom4tunisia.com/abir-moussi-sentenced-to-two-years-in-prison-for-criticizing-the-independent-high-election-commission/):  The Criminal Chamber of the Tunis Court of First Instance issued a two-year prison sentence on Thursday against Abir Moussi, leader of the Free Constitutional Party, as part of the case filed against her by the Independent High Election Commission.
- [After half a Year in Prison: Saloua Ghrissa's Pretrial Detention Extended Without Clear Charges or Trial](https://freedom4tunisia.com/after-half-a-year-in-prison-saloua-ghrissas-pretrial-detention-extended-without-clear-charges-or-trial/): The investigating judge at the Bizerte Court of First Instance decided to extend the pretrial detention of Saloua Ghrissa, Executive Director of the Association for the Activation of the Right to Difference, an association concerned with minority rights in Tunisia, for an additional four months.
- [Sonia Dahmani's Trial Postponed in A Second Case: Decree 54 Targets Freedom of Expression Again](https://freedom4tunisia.com/sonia-dahmanis-trial-postponed-in-a-second-case-decree-54-targets-freedom-of-expression-again/): The Sixth Criminal Chamber of the Tunis Court of First Instance decided on Wednesday to postpone the hearing of the case against lawyer and journalist Sonia Dahmani until June 16. 
- [Mourad Zeghidi's Detention Extended: Authorities Continue to Use Detention as a Punishment Without Trial](https://freedom4tunisia.com/mourad-zeghidis-detention-extended-authorities-continue-to-use-detention-as-a-punishment-without-trial/): The First Investigating Judge at Bureau No. 32 of the Tunis Court of First Instance issued a decision to extend the detention of journalist Mourad Zeghidi for an additional four months in the so-called "money laundering" case against him, according to lawyer Ghazi Mrabet, a member of the defense team.
- [Court Upholds 10-Year Prison Sentence Against Noureddine Bhiri: Vague Charges Criminalize Political Expression](https://freedom4tunisia.com/court-upholds-10-year-prison-sentence-against-noureddine-bhiri-vague-charges-criminalize-political-expression/): The Criminal Chamber of the Tunis Court of Appeal upheld the ruling of the court of first instance against former Minister of Justice and Ennahda Movement leader Noureddine Bhiri, sentencing him to 10 years in prison in the so-called "Facebook post" case, which was attributed to him during his participation in a National Salvation Front protest march in the Menzah region.
- [Namaa Tounes Case: Trial of Abdelkarim Slimane and Two Other Members Postponed to June 26](https://freedom4tunisia.com/namaa-tounes-case-trial-of-abdelkarim-slimane-and-two-other-members-postponed-to-june-26/): The Criminal Chamber specializing in financial corruption cases at the Tunis Court of First Instance ruled to postpone the trial of Abdelkarim Slimane, treasurer of the Namaa Tounes association, to June 26, 2025, in response to a request from the defense team.
- [Arbitrary Transfer of Prisoners of Conscience to Remote Prisons: Increasing Families' Suffering and Undermining Rights Advocacy and Activism Efforts](https://freedom4tunisia.com/arbitrary-transfer-of-prisoners-of-conscience-to-remote-prisons-increasing-families-suffering-and-undermining-rights-advocacy-and-activism-efforts/): In the last few days of May 2025, Tunisian authorities have transferred a number of prominent political prisoners from the Mornaguia Civil Prison (near the capital, Tunis) and the Messaadine Prison to other remote prisons in various parts of the country.
- [Six-Year Prison Sentence in Absentia for Former Minister Slim Ben Hmidan in the Tunisian-French Bank Case](https://freedom4tunisia.com/six-year-prison-sentence-in-absentia-for-former-minister-slim-ben-hmidan-in-the-tunisian-french-bank-case/): The Criminal Chamber specializing in financial corruption cases at the Tunis Court of First Instance issued a six-year prison sentence in absentia on Monday, May 26, with immediate effect against former Minister of State Property Slim Ben Hmidan, along with expatriate Tunisian businessman Abdelmajid Bouden.
- [Court of Appeal Postpones Hearing of Abir Moussi's Case Following Complaint from Association for the Protection of Sacred Sites](https://freedom4tunisia.com/court-of-appeal-postpones-hearing-of-abir-moussis-case-following-complaint-from-association-for-the-protection-of-sacred-sites/): The Criminal Chamber of the Tunis Court of Appeal decided on Friday, May 23, to postpone the hearing of the case against Abir Moussi, President of the Free Destourian Party, until June 20, 2025, in response to a request submitted by Moussi during the hearing.
- [Trial of the "Conspiracy Against State Security 2" case Postponed, Once Again, and All Defense Requests Rejected](https://freedom4tunisia.com/trial-of-the-conspiracy-against-state-security-2-case-postponed-once-again-and-all-defense-requests-rejected/): The Criminal Chamber specializing in terrorism cases at the Tunis Court of First Instance decided on Tuesday to postpone the trial of the case known as "Conspiracy Against State Security 2" until June 24, 2025, rejecting all formal requests submitted by the defendants' lawyers.
- [Indictment Chamber Rejects Bail Request for Lawyer Ahmed Souab Despite the Absence of Serious Charges](https://freedom4tunisia.com/indictment-chamber-rejects-bail-request-for-lawyer-ahmed-souab-despite-the-absence-of-serious-charges/): The Indictment Chamber specializing in terrorism cases at the Tunis Court of Appeal rejected the bail request submitted by lawyer and former administrative judge Ahmed Souab. Souab was imprisoned pursuant to a warrant issued by the investigating judge of the Judicial Counter-Terrorism Pole. 
- [Abir Moussi's Case Postponed Following Complaint by the Independent High Election Commission: Trial in the Absence of Defense](https://freedom4tunisia.com/abir-moussis-case-postponed-following-complaint-by-the-independent-high-election-commission-trial-in-the-absence-of-defense/): The Criminal Chamber of the Tunis Court of First Instance decided to postpone the case against Abir Moussi, leader of the Free Destourian Party (PDL), until June 12, 2025. This was in response to the request of the court-appointed lawyer to defend her, following the withdrawal of the original defense team in previous sessions.
- [Messaadine Prison: Journalist Chadha Haj Mbarek on Open Hunger Strike to Protest Denial of Medical Treatment](https://freedom4tunisia.com/messaadine-prison-journalist-chadha-haj-mbarek-on-open-hunger-strike-to-protest-denial-of-medical-treatment/):  The family of detained journalist Chadha Haj Mbarek reported, in a moving letter conveyed by her sister, that Chadha has been on an open hunger strike since Wednesday, May 14, 2025, to protest the “blatant violation of her right to health care” inside Messaadine Prison in Sousse, where she has been detained in inhumane conditions.
- [48 Years in Prison for Mustafa Khidr: New Case Enshrines the Logic of "Selective Justice" in Terrorism Cases](https://freedom4tunisia.com/48-years-in-prison-for-mustafa-khidr-new-case-enshrines-the-logic-of-selective-justice-in-terrorism-cases/): On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the Criminal Chamber specializing in terrorism cases at the Tunis Court of First Instance sentenced former army officer Mustafa Khidr in absentia to 48 years in prison and one of his sons to two years in prison in person. The court acquitted the remaining family members (wife, second son, and daughter).
- [Eight-Year Prison Sentence for Former Ministry Advisor Ali Lafi: Politicizing a Security Case and Turning It into a Terrorism Case](https://freedom4tunisia.com/eight-year-prison-sentence-for-former-ministry-advisor-ali-lafi-politicizing-a-security-case-and-turning-it-into-a-terrorism-case/): The Criminal Chamber specializing in terrorism cases at the Tunis Court of First Instance sentenced Ali Lafi, a former advisor to the Minister of Religious Affairs, to eight years in prison on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in a case described by the authorities as a “national security case.”
- [Violations Against Migrant and Refugee Activists in Tunisia (2023-2025)](https://freedom4tunisia.com/violations-against-migrant-and-refugee-activists-in-tunisia-2023-2025/): Tunisia witnessed a radical political shift following President Kais Saied's announcement of exceptional measures on July 25, 2021. Saied suspended parliament, dissolved the government, and assumed executive and legislative powers, raising concerns about his consolidation of power and the undermining of democratic gains. 
- [Student Bilel Habhab Arrested for Pro-Palestine Tag: Criminalization of Expressions of Solidarity in Public Space](https://freedom4tunisia.com/student-bilel-habhab-arrested-for-pro-palestine-tag-criminalization-of-expressions-of-solidarity-in-public-space/): On Thursday, May 8, 2025, officers at the National Security Center in Soliman Riadh arrested student Bilel Habhab, an activist within the General Union of Tunisian Students (UGET) and a student at the Higher School of Health Sciences and Technologies, for writing a tag calling for a boycott of the Carrefour chain of stores on the walls of one of its branches in Ben Arous Governorate.
- [Three Years in Prison and Heavy Fines Against Ridha Charafeddine: Lack of Proportionality and Politicization of Financial Justice](https://freedom4tunisia.com/three-years-in-prison-and-heavy-fines-against-ridha-charafeddine-lack-of-proportionality-and-politicization-of-financial-justice/): The Sixth Criminal Chamber of the Tunis Court of First Instance, which specializes in financial corruption cases, issued a three-year prison sentence against businessman and former member of the dissolved parliament, Ridha Charafeddine, and imposed financial fines exceeding 72 million dinars on him in a case related to making financial gains abroad without a license from the Central Bank.
- ["Conspiracy Case 2": Hearing Postponed to May 27 Amid Legal Violations and Unsubstantiated Accusations](https://freedom4tunisia.com/conspiracy-case-2-hearing-postponed-to-may-27-amid-legal-violations-and-unsubstantiated-accusations/): The Fifth Criminal Chamber, specializing in terrorism cases at the Tunis Court of First Instance, decided to postpone the hearing of the case known as "Conspiracy Against State Security Case 2" until May 27, while rejecting all requests for bail for any of the detainees.
- [Family Home of Elyes Chaouachi Raided: A New Security Escalation Targets Families of Opposition Leaders](https://freedom4tunisia.com/family-home-of-elyes-chaouachi-raided-a-new-security-escalation-targets-families-of-opposition-leaders/): On Monday, April 26, a security unit raided the family home of political activist Elyes Chaouachi, son of political prisoner and former minister Ghazi Chaouachi. This move raises questions about the continued targeting of political opponents under the pretext of investigating "terrorist" cases.
- [High Commissioner for Human Rights: Harsh Sentences in “Conspiracy” Case Represent a Setback for Justice and the Rule of Law](https://freedom4tunisia.com/high-commissioner-for-human-rights-harsh-sentences-in-conspiracy-case-represent-a-setback-for-justice-and-the-rule-of-law/): UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk expressed deep concern on Thursday about the harsh and lengthy sentences recently handed down to 37 people in Tunisia in connection with the so-called “conspiracy case,” considering them a serious setback for justice and the rule of law. Türk said, “The judicial proceedings were marred by serious violations of fair trial rights and due process guarantees, raising serious concerns about the political motivations behind the trial.” The defendants, who were tried under the anti-terrorism law and the penal code, included a number of well-known public and political figures in Tunisia. They were […]
- [Political Elimination Under Guise of Judicial Case: Details of the Show Trial in the Conspiracy Case](https://freedom4tunisia.com/political-elimination-under-guise-of-judicial-case-details-of-the-show-trial-in-the-conspiracy-case/): In flagrant violation of all international fair trial standards, the Fifth Criminal Chamber, specializing in terrorism cases at the Tunis Court of First Instance, issued a series of unfair rulings at dawn today, April 19, 2025, in the case known as “Conspiracy Against State Security,” which targeted prominent political and human rights figures.This disastrous development confirms beyond a shadow of a doubt the continued distortion of the judiciary under President Kais Saied’s regime, transforming it into a tool for political retaliation, while perpetuating repressive practices reminiscent of the darkest periods of authoritarianism in Tunisia’s modern history. Politicized Trials Under the […]
- [Statement by the Freedom for Tunisia Observatory: Unfair Rulings in the Alleged Conspiracy Case](https://freedom4tunisia.com/statement-by-the-freedom-for-tunisia-observatory-unfair-rulings-in-the-alleged-conspiracy-case/): The Freedom for Tunisia Observatory condemns in the strongest terms the rulings issued at dawn today by the Fifth Criminal Chamber specializing in terrorism cases at the Court of First Instance in Tunis, in the case known as “conspiracy against state security,” which targeted prominent political and human rights figures.
- [Tunisia: Harsh sentences in Instalingo case, growing fears of political score-settling](https://freedom4tunisia.com/tunisia-harsh-sentences-in-instalingo-case-growing-fears-of-political-score-settling/): Tunisia: Harsh sentences in Instalingo case, growing fears of political score-settlingOn Wednesday, February 5, 2025, the Second Criminal Chamber of the Court of First Instance in Tunis issued prison sentences against a number of defendants in the “Instalingo” case, one of the most controversial cases in Tunisia.Case details and prominent defendantsThe “Instalingo” case relates to a company specialized in digital content production and communication, which was operating in the city of Kalaa El Kebir in the governorate of Sousse, before it was closed in the context of security investigations that began in September 2021. The investigations included more than 45 […]
- [Court of Cassation upholds decision to refer Abir Moussi to criminal chamber of Tunis Court of First Instance](https://freedom4tunisia.com/court-of-cassation-upholds-decision-to-refer-abir-moussi-to-criminal-chamber-of-tunis-court-of-first-instance/): One of the criminal chambers of the Court of Cassation decided on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, to reject the appeal filed by Abir Moussi’s defense team against the decision of the Indictment Chamber of the Tunis Court of Appeal, which ruled to refer her to the criminal chamber of the Tunis Court of First Instance, thus upholding the decision to refer her to trial. The investigating judge of the Tunis Court of First Instance had issued a prison order warrant against the head of the Free Destourian Party, Abir Moussi, following a complaint filed against her by the Independent High […]
- [Yamina Zoghlami Interrogated in Virtual Parliament Session Case, Released on Bail](https://freedom4tunisia.com/yamina-zghlami-interrogee-dans-laffaire-de-la-session-parlementaire-virtuelle-liberee-sous-caution/): On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, the Dean of the Investigating Judges at the Court of First Instance in Tunis heard Yamina Zghlami, former member of the House of People’s Representatives (Ennahda Movement parliamentary bloc), kept her on bail and presented her for identification tests. The case concerns the online plenary session held by the previous House of Representatives in March 2022, which sparked widespread controversy. The Public Prosecution Office at the Court of First Instance in Tunis had ordered the opening of an investigation against the participants in that virtual session, where they face charges including: -Forming and participating in […]
- [Sihem Bensedrine’s pretrial detention extended amid concerns over her health](https://freedom4tunisia.com/sihem-bensedrines-pretrial-detention-extended-amid-concerns-over-her-health/): On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, the first investigating judge at the Financial Judicial Pole decided to extend the pretrial detention of former Truth and Dignity Commission (TDC) President Sihem Bensedrine for an additional four months, pending the case against her. The Financial Judicial Pole had previously issued a warrant for Bensedrine’s imprisonment on charges of fraud in the preparation of the TDC’s final report, which documented human rights violations over the past decades and was part of the transitional justice process in Tunisia. This raises concerns that the legal proceedings launched against her based on a complaint by a member […]
- [Health of Four Prisoners of Conscience in Tunisia Deteriorates Amid Authorities’ Indifference](https://freedom4tunisia.com/health-of-four-prisoners-of-conscience-in-tunisia-deteriorates-amid-authorities-indifference/): The health of four prisoners of conscience in Tunisia, Sihem Ben Sedrine, Mondher Ounissi, Mohamed Boughalleb, and Chadha Haj Mbarek, is seriously deteriorating as a result of prolonged detention and harsh prison conditions, raising growing human rights concerns. Sihem Ben Sedrine, a human rights activist and former head of the Truth and Dignity Commission, has been on a 13-day hunger strike to protest her arbitrary detention and denial of a fair trial. The strike has caused her health to deteriorate significantly, requiring her to be hospitalized on Sunday, January 26, 2025, for emergency medical treatment. Mondher Ounissi, a leader in […]
- [Urgent Appeal: Health of Human Rights Activist Sihem Bensedrine in Danger: Authorities Must Release Her Immediately](https://freedom4tunisia.com/urgent-appeal-health-of-human-rights-activist-sihem-bensedrine-in-danger-authorities-must-release-her-immediately/): We call on the Tunisian authorities, the international community, and local and international human rights organizations to intervene immediately to save the life of Sihem Ben Sedrine. Her continued arbitrary detention not only poses a threat to her life, but also sends a dangerous message that undermines the principles of transitional justice and freedom of expression in the country.
- [Statement by the Freedom for Tunisia Observatory on the Occasion of the International Day of Endangered Lawyers](https://freedom4tunisia.com/statement-by-the-freedom-for-tunisia-observatory-on-the-occasion-of-the-international-day-of-endangered-lawyers/): Decline in fundamental freedoms and escalation of threats against lawyers  On the occasion of the International Day of Lawyers at Risk, on January 24, the Freedom for Tunisia Observatory draws attention to the difficult situation experienced by lawyers in Tunisia, including judicial pressures and punitive measures, in light of the escalation of political arrests and the decline in fundamental freedoms, including freedom of expression and the press, which represents a clear threat to the rule of law and the principles of justice.  In this context, at least 46 Tunisian lawyers face ongoing threats to their freedom and safety due to the […]
- [Stop Targeting the Tunisian Judges Association: The Palace of Justice Is Not a Political Arena](https://freedom4tunisia.com/stop-targeting-the-tunisian-judges-association-the-palace-of-justice-is-not-a-political-arena/): Since the dissolution of the Supreme Judicial Council in February 2022 and the arbitrary dismissal of 49 judges, the judicial system has been subjected to continuous targeting and unprecedented attempts to subjugate it
- [‎Human Rights Watch: Tunisia Is Heading Towards More Repression and Restrictions on Dissent](https://freedom4tunisia.com/human-rights-watch-tunisia-is-heading-towards-more-repression-and-restrictions-on-dissent/): ‎Human Rights Watch said in its World Report 2025 that the Tunisian government has intensified its suppression of critical voices and tightened its campaign against civil society organizations.
- [Abir Moussi Threatens to Go On Hunger Strike to Protest Her Forced Detention and Procedural Violations](https://freedom4tunisia.com/abir-moussi-threatens-to-go-on-hunger-strike-to-protest-her-forced-detention-and-procedural-violations/): Her defense team confirmed that she has threatened to go on an open hunger strike in protest of the “attacks on her basic rights” and her ongoing forced detention
- [Mosaab Gharbi Announces a Hunger Strike in Protest Against His Arbitrary Detention for Over Six Months](https://freedom4tunisia.com/mosaab-gharbi-announces-a-hunger-strike-in-protest-against-his-arbitrary-detention-for-over-six-months/): The Observatory for Freedom in Tunisia expresses its deep concern about the legal violations in this case, especially with regard to the failure to set a date for Gharbi’s trial and his continued detention without a clear legal basis.
- [Founding Statement of the Freedom for Tunisia Observatory](https://freedom4tunisia.com/founding-statement-of-the-freedom-for-tunisia-observatory/): The « Freedom for Tunisia Observatory » is a commitment to building a free society, based on respect for human rights, enshrining the principles of transparency and accountability, and ensuring freedom of expression, the press, and peaceful assembly, as indispensable foundations for any democratic system in which everyone is equal before the law.
- [Sihem Bensedrine Announces an Open Hunger Strike in Protest Against Her Continued Arbitrary Detention](https://freedom4tunisia.com/sihem-bensedrine-announces-an-open-hunger-strike-in-protest-against-her-continued-arbitrary-detention/): Sihem Bensedrine is a symbol of the human rights struggle in Tunisia, and played a pivotal role as head of the Truth and Dignity Commission, which oversaw the uncovering of violations committed during the Ben Ali regime.
- [Noureddine Bhiri’s Trial Postponed Due to Health Condition](https://freedom4tunisia.com/noureddine-bhiris-trial-postponed-due-to-health-condition/): The “Freedom for Tunisia” Observatory believes that the case of Noureddine Bhiri highlights ongoing problems related to fair trial guarantees and respect for the fundamental rights of individuals.
- [Two Days After His Release: A New Prison Sentence Against Ahmed Laamari ](https://freedom4tunisia.com/two-days-after-his-release-a-new-prison-sentence-against-ahmed-laamari/): The Freedom for Tunisia Observatory expresses its deep concern about the continued harassment of Ennahdha Movement leading member Ahmed Laamari, especially in light of the deterioration of his health and his denial of necessary medical care.
- [Due to His Chronic Illness, Security Forces Arrest Wife of Political Activist Rafik Ouni Instead of Him](https://freedom4tunisia.com/due-to-his-chronic-illness-security-forces-arrest-wife-of-political-activist-rafik-ouni-instead-of-him/): A heavily armed security force stormed the home of the leader of the Reform Front Rafik Ouni. His critical health condition prompted the security force to take his wife in his place.
- [Status Update – Sonia Dahmani](https://freedom4tunisia.com/status-update-sonia-dahmani/): In light of the ongoing systematic violations of human rights in Tunisia, the situation of political prisoner Sonia Dahmani reflects a living tragedy that highlights the repression and abuse faced by prisoners of conscience.
- [Twenty-Three-Year Prison Sentence in Absentia for Blogger Thamer Bedida](https://freedom4tunisia.com/twenty-three-year-prison-sentence-in-absentia-for-blogger-thamer-bedida/): The Freedom for Tunisia Observatory stresses the importance of distinguishing between real crimes related to terrorism and the exercise of freedom of expression, especially in the digital space.
- [Ayachi Zammel's Release Denied, Case Postponed by Court of Appeal](https://freedom4tunisia.com/ayachi-zammels-release-denied-case-postponed-by-court-of-appeal/): On Saturday, November 30, 2024, the Criminal Chamber of the Court of Appeal in Tunis rejected the request to release former presidential candidate Ayachi Zammel and his campaign member and Azmoun Movement treasurer, Suwar Al-Barqawi. The court also decided to postpone the case against them to a later date.
- [Former Environment Minister Riadh Mouakher Sentenced to Three Years in Prison](https://freedom4tunisia.com/former-environment-minister-riadh-mouakher-sentenced-to-three-years-in-prison/): On Friday, November 29, 2024, the Criminal Chamber specializing in examining financial corruption cases at the Tunis Court of First Instance issued a three-year prison sentence against former Environment Minister Riadh Mouakher in a case related to suspicions of financial and administrative corruption. 
- [Refusal to Release Judge Tayeb Rached and Postponement of the Case Until December](https://freedom4tunisia.com/refusal-to-release-judge-tayeb-rached-and-postponement-of-the-case-until-december/): On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, the criminal chamber of the Tunis First Court of Instance rejected the bail application of the former first president of the Court of Cassation, Tayeb Rached, and postponed the consideration of his case until next December.
- [Six-Month Prison Sentence for Lotfi Mraihi for Spreading False News](https://freedom4tunisia.com/six-month-prison-sentence-for-lotfi-mraihi-for-spreading-false-news/): The 14th Criminal Chamber of the Court of Appeal in Tunis ruled on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, to sentence the leader of the Popular Republican Union party, Lotfi Mraihi, to six months in prison, on charges of “using information and communication systems to publish and promote false news.”
- [Rejection of Request to Release Defendants in “Facilitation of Travel to Conflict Zones” Case](https://freedom4tunisia.com/rejection-of-request-to-release-defendants-in-facilitation-of-travel-to-conflict-zones-case/): The criminal chamber specializing in examining terrorism cases at the Court of First Instance in Tunis decided, on Monday, November 25, 2024, to postpone consideration of the case of “networks transporting terrorists to conflict zones” and to reject the request to release the detainees in the case
- [Rejection of Request to Release Former Environment Minister Riadh Mouakher and Postpone His Trial](https://freedom4tunisia.com/rejection-of-request-to-release-former-environment-minister-riadh-mouakher-and-postpone-his-trial/): The criminal chamber specializing in examining financial corruption cases at the Tunis Court of First Instance decided, on Friday, November 22, 2024, to reject the request to release former Environment Minister Riadh Mouakher and a civil defense official attached to the Ministry of Environment. The court also decided to postpone their trial until next December.
- [Status Update – Mohamed Boughalleb](https://freedom4tunisia.com/status-update-mohamed-boughalleb/): Mohamed Boughalleb suffers from chronic diseases which have worsened significantly since his arrest.  The harsh health conditions inside prison and the lack of adequate medical care have contributed to the significant deterioration of his condition.
- [Prison Sentence Against Abir Moussi Reduced to 16 Months in the Case of the Independent Supreme Election Authority](https://freedom4tunisia.com/prison-sentence-against-abir-moussi-reduced-to-16-months-in-the-case-of-the-independent-supreme-election-authority/): The Criminal Chamber of the Court of Appeal in Tunis ruled, on Friday, October 22, 2024, to uphold the conviction of the leader of the Free Destourian Party, Abir Moussi, and to reduce the prison sentence from two years to sixteen months.
- [Businessman Ali Ghadamsi Imprisoned in Connection With the “Instalingo” Case](https://freedom4tunisia.com/businessman-ali-ghadamsi-imprisoned-in-connection-with-the-instalingo-case/): On Monday, November 18, the first investigating judge at the Tunis Court of First Instance issued a warrant for the imprisonment of businessman Ali Ghadamsi, in a new case added to the “Instalingo” file.
- [Extension of Pre-Trial Detention of Ennahdha Leader Noureddine Bhiri](https://freedom4tunisia.com/extension-of-pre-trial-detention-of-ennahdha-leader-noureddine-bhiri/): The indictment chamber specializing in examining terrorism cases at the Court of Appeal in Tunis decided, on Friday, November 15, to uphold the decision of the investigating judge at the Judicial Counter-Terrorism Pole, which ruled to extend the pre-trial detention of Ennahdha leader Noureddine Bhiri for an additional four months.
- [Former Presidential Candidate Imed Daimi Sentenced to One and a Half Years in Prison](https://freedom4tunisia.com/former-presidential-candidate-imed-daimi-sentenced-to-one-and-a-half-years-in-prison/): The Public Prosecution Office at the Court of First Instance had referred Daimi to the Criminal Chamber on bail, following a complaint filed against him by a public employee in one of the ministries.
- [Twenty New Charges Against Moncef Marzouki, Including Incitement and Spreading Rumors](https://freedom4tunisia.com/twenty-new-charges-against-moncef-marzouki-including-incitement-and-spreading-rumors/): The Tunisian authorities have referred the case of former President Moncef Marzouki to the judiciary specializing in terrorism cases, where he faces twenty charges, including inciting internal unrest, incitement, and spreading rumors.
- [Tunisia: Ongoing Prosecutions of Journalists Threaten What Remains of Media Freedom](https://freedom4tunisia.com/tunisia-ongoing-prosecutions-of-journalists-threaten-what-remains-of-media-freedom/): The International Federation of Journalists (FIJ) condemned in a statement the prosecutions of journalists in Tunisia, expressing its deep concern over the escalating security and judicial targeting of media freedom
- [New Court Ruling Against Ayachi Zammel Raises Total Sentence to 35 Years in Prison](https://freedom4tunisia.com/new-court-ruling-against-ayachi-zammel-raises-total-sentence-to-35-years-in-prison/): The Freedom for Tunisia Observatory points out that the escalation of rulings against Zammel reflects a trend that raises concerns about the use of the judiciary to settle political scores.
- [Lifting of Movement Restrictions on Abdellatif Mekki in the Daboussi Case](https://freedom4tunisia.com/lifting-of-movement-restrictions-on-abdellatif-mekki-in-the-daboussi-case/): Other restrictions remain imposed on Mekki, as the investigating judge decided to maintain the travel ban against him and the ban on appearing in the media.
- [Prison Sentences Against Social Media Content Creators in Tunisia](https://freedom4tunisia.com/prison-sentences-against-social-media-content-creators-in-tunisia/): The “Freedom for Tunisia” Observatory expresses its deep concern about these developments, and considers that the use of criminal laws to punish content creators poses a threat to freedom of expression and digital creativity.
- [Arrest of former Minister of Agriculture Samir Bettaieb](https://freedom4tunisia.com/arrest-of-former-minister-of-agriculture-samir-bettaieb/): The Public Prosecution Office at the Economic and Financial Judicial Pole authorized the agents of the National Unit for the Investigation of Complex Financial Crimes at the Judicial Police Department in El-Gorjani, on Sunday, November 3, to detain former Minister of Agriculture Samir Bettaieb and his former chief of staff, as part of the investigations related to the Henchir Chaal case.
- [Prison Order Against Businessman Youssef Mimouni](https://freedom4tunisia.com/prison-order-against-businessman-youssef-mimouni/): The investigating judge at the Financial Judicial Pole issued a prison order against businessman Youssef Mimouni, on charges of financial corruption related to obtaining bank loans through illegal means, which led to financial damage to banking institutions.
- [Arrest of Businessman and President of the Sfax Sports Club Abdelaziz Makhloufi](https://freedom4tunisia.com/arrest-of-businessman-and-president-of-the-sfax-sports-club-abdelaziz-makhloufi/): Tunisian authorities have arrested businessman and president of the Sfax Sports Club Abdelaziz Makhloufi, on charges related, according to the authorities, to financial corruption and mismanagement of the club’s funds.
- [Tunisian Authorities Detain French Researcher on Orders From Military Judiciary](https://freedom4tunisia.com/tunisian-authorities-detain-french-researcher-on-orders-from-military-judiciary/): Tunisian authorities have arrested and detained Frenchman Victor Dupont, 26, on orders from the military judiciary while he was conducting sociological research on Tunisian youth.
- [Free Destourian Party Leader Mariam Sassi Released](https://freedom4tunisia.com/free-destourian-party-leader-mariam-sassi-released/): Free Destourian Party leader Mariam Sassi was released today, Wednesday, October 30, after serving an eight-month prison sentence on charges related to Article 20 of Decree No. 54 of 2022. The main charge against her was “disrupting an information system” by entering or changing unauthorized data on the party’s social media platforms.
- [European Parliament Strongly Criticizes Kais Saied’s Regime](https://freedom4tunisia.com/european-parliament-strongly-criticizes-kais-saieds-regime/): The European Parliament expressed its concern about human rights violations, the arrest of activists and journalists, and the harsh treatment of migrants.
- [Over 500 Lawyers Call for the Release of Ghazi Chaouachi and Ridha Belhadj](https://freedom4tunisia.com/over-500-lawyers-call-for-the-release-of-ghazi-chaouachi-and-ridha-belhadj/): A petition calling for the release of lawyers detained in the conspiracy against state security case was released on April 30, 2024. It was signed by more than 500 lawyers, including former heads of the Bar Association.
- [Free Tunisian Activist Chaima Issa](https://freedom4tunisia.com/free-tunisian-activist-chaima-issa/):  She has been banned from travel and, if brought to trial, could face years in prison and a possible death sentence. Call on the Tunisian authorities to immediately cease unfounded investigations and other restrictions against Chaima Issa.
- [Why is Tunisia's Ghannouchi on trial?](https://freedom4tunisia.com/why-is-tunisias-ghannouchi-on-trial/): Tunisia’s main opposition leader, Rached Ghannouchi, was freed after a nearly 10-hour court hearing related to a money-laundering investigation.
- [Yusra Ghannouchi Speaks Out About Her Father's Arrest](https://freedom4tunisia.com/tunisia-yusra-ghannouchi-speaks-out-about-her-fathers-arrest/): Rached Ghannouchi’s daughter, Yusra Ghannouchi, spoke to MEE on her father’s arrest after being accused of plotting against internal state security.
- [Ahmed Nejib Chebbi: Saied's Aim is to Criminalise Political Activity](https://freedom4tunisia.com/ahmed-nejib-chebbi-on-tunisias-wave-of-arrests-kais-saieds-aim-is-to-criminalise-political-activity/): The leader of Tunisia's National Salvation Front, Ahmed Nejib Chebbi, says the latest wave of arrests against the country's opposition and activists aims ''to criminalise freedom of opinion."
- [US: End Economic Support for Tunisian Coup Government](https://freedom4tunisia.com/us-end-economic-support-for-tunisian-coup-government/): Pursuant to U.S. law, the United States should restrict foreign assistance to Tunisia in recognition of the coup that has taken place in the country and impose Global Magnitsky and other sanctions against Tunisian officials implicated in grave violations of human rights. 
- [The Continued Suffering of Prisoners of Conscience in Tunisia](https://freedom4tunisia.com/the-continued-suffering-of-prisoners-of-conscience-in-tunisia/): Although the Tunisian government recently approved a number of measures in favor of political prisoners who were released after the overthrow of the previous regime, they considered that these measures did not live up to the level of their struggle over the years.
- [Families of Detainees in Tunisia Continue to Protest](https://freedom4tunisia.com/under-the-slogan-no-judiciary-no-law-honorable-people-in-prisons-families-of-detainees-in-tunisia-continue-to-protest/): Since February 2023, the Tunisian authorities have launched a campaign of large-scale raids and arrests of dozens of political leaders.
- [Rights Organizations Call for the Release of Political Prisoners](https://freedom4tunisia.com/human-rights-organizations-calling-for-the-release-of-political-prisoners/): The signatories to the statement called on the judiciary to play its constitutional role in protecting rights and freedoms, respecting evidence of innocence, and enabling detainees to have fair trials.
- [Tunisia: No Safe Haven for Black African Migrants, Refugees](https://freedom4tunisia.com/tunisia-no-safe-haven-for-black-african-migrants-refugees-en-ar/): The Tunisian police, military, and national guard including the coast guard have committed serious abuses against Black African migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers, Human Rights Watch said.
- [Tunisia: Free Press Under Attack as President Kais Saied Tightens Grip](https://freedom4tunisia.com/tunisia-free-press-under-attack-as-president-kais-saied-tightens-grip/): Journalists tell Middle East Eye they are losing ground over hard-fought media freedoms in crackdown since "constitutional coup."
- [Tunisia: Crackdown on Media Freedoms](https://freedom4tunisia.com/tunisia-crackdown-on-media-freedoms/): UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Friday expressed deep concern at the increasing restrictions on the right to freedom of expression and press freedom in Tunisia.
- [Tunisia: President’s Seizure of Powers Threatens Rights](https://freedom4tunisia.com/tunisia-presidents-seizure-of-powers-threatens-rights/): Tunisian President Kais Saied should safeguard the human rights of all Tunisians and reverse any repressive measures taken since announcing July 25 measures.
- [A UN Commissioner Expresses his Concern About Tunisia's Decline in the Field of Human Rights](https://freedom4tunisia.com/a-un-commissioner-expresses-his-concern-about-tunisias-decline-in-the-field-of-human-rights/): United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, expressed his concern about what he described as Tunisia's "retreat" in the field of human rights.
- [Petition by Academics and Intellectuals From Europe and the United States](https://freedom4tunisia.com/a-petition-by-a-group-of-academics-and-intellectuals-from-europe-and-america-calling-for-the-release-of-detained-activists-and-politicians-in-tunisia/): We call on the Tunisian authorities to release all political prisoners and to restore freedoms and human rights in Tunisia.
- [Tunisia's Slide to One-man Rule: Who is Kais Saied?](https://freedom4tunisia.com/tunisias-slide-to-one-man-rule-who-is-kais-saied/): A referendum on a new constitution in Tunisia approved the expansion of the president's powers, a year after he began ruling unopposed, further dividing the country.
- [Human Rights Council Should Address Rapidly Growing Rights Crisis](https://freedom4tunisia.com/human-rights-council-should-address-rapidly-growing-rights-crisis/): The organizations called on the Council and Member States to press the Tunisian authorities to comply with their obligations under international human rights law.
- [“Petition: Tunisia must liberate lawyer Ghazi Chaouachi”](https://freedom4tunisia.com/petition-tunisia-must-liberate-lawyer-ghazi-chaouachi/): On the occasion of President Kaïs Saïed's visit to France, an international collective of prominent activists and intellectuals published an open letter against the authoritarian drift of the regime and in support of the country's political prisoners, including former democratic deputy Ghazi Chaouachi, imprisoned since February 2023.
- [End Human Rights Backsliding in Tunisia](https://freedom4tunisia.com/end-human-rights-backsliding-in-tunisia/): Tunisia’s post-revolution achievements are in peril. Since President Saied’s power grab on 25 July 2021, Tunisian authorities have launched an escalating assault on the rule of law and human rights.
- [2021 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Tunisia](https://freedom4tunisia.com/2021-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices-tunisia/): On July 25, citing widespread protests and political paralysis, President Saied took “exceptional measures” under Article 80 of the constitution to dismiss Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi, freeze parliament’s activities for 30 days, and lift the immunity of members of parliament. 

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- [Ghannouchi – Violations Victim](https://freedom4tunisia.com/ghannouchi-violations-victim/): Rached Ghannouchi: Political Prisoner Introduction Name: Rached Kheriji Ghannouchi Date of birth: June 22, 1941 Profession: Politician, President of the Ennahdha Movement and Speaker of the Assembly of People’s Representatives for the year 2019 Nationality: Tunisian Violations to which he was exposed Arbitrary arrest and search of his house without judicial order Serving a prison sentence without legal justification Exposure to administrative surveillance and eavesdropping operations Status Status: Arbitrarily detained The judgments he faces: 15 months in addition to a fine and administrative control for three years The ruling was issued on October 31, 2023 3 years imprisonment with immediate effect […]
- [Rights and Freedoms Under Threat](https://freedom4tunisia.com/rights-and-freedoms-under-threat/): Rights and Freedoms Under Threat in Tunisia, the Birthplace of the Arab Spring Since July 25, 2021, Tunisia has witnessed a severe backsliding from the gains achieved by the 2011 revolution, as President Saied sought to illegally impose exceptional measures that violate the country’s constitution that had been agreed upon by over 90% of representatives of the people (the 2014 constitution), by which he dissolved parliament, dismissed the government, and unlawfully changed the composition of the Supreme Judicial Council and the Independent Supreme Electoral Commission. He also announced that he would assume the office of Public Prosecutor, issued a new […]
- [Western Academics Open Letter](https://freedom4tunisia.com/western-academics-open-letter/): Other Petitions and Open Letters Petition by Academics and Intellectuals From Europe and the United States Calling for the Release of Detained Activists and Politicians in Tunisia As the Arab Spring’s once promising and inspiring democratic transition faces its fiercest onslaught, threatening to take Tunisia back to the darkest eras of dictatorship, Tunisian democrats are bravely resisting and defending their hard won rights and freedoms. While opposition leaders make progress towards presenting a united, diverse and broad front for the restoration of democracy, they are facing a wide campaign of arbitrary arrests, politically motivated charges, demonisation and threats. All believers […]
- [Free Tunisia Now](https://freedom4tunisia.com/free-tunisia-now/): Free Tunisia Now! Stop Human Rights Violations Freedom Under Threat in Tunisia Since July 25, Tunisia has witnessed a severe backsliding from the gains achieved by the 2011 revolution, as President Saied sought to impose exceptional measures that violate the country’s constitution (the 2014 constitution), by which he dissolved parliament, dismissed the government, and changed the Supreme Judicial Council and the Independent Supreme Electoral Commission. He also announced that he would assume the office of Public Prosecutor, issued a new constitution for the country through a vote in which only 30% of the population participated, and was boycotted by the […]
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- [Rights Violators](https://freedom4tunisia.com/rights-violators/): Senior Officials of the Kais Saied Regime in Tunisia Accused of Human Rights Viloations In this section, we highlight prominent figures in the current Tunisian regime who are implicated in human rights violations. This section aims to document human rights violations committed by individuals who are directly or indirectly linked to the governing system under President Kais Saied, by providing reliable information based on international and local human rights testimonies and reports. “Prosecuting human rights violators and bringing them to justice is not a matter of revenge, but rather a step towards achieving justice and restoring dignity to victims, and […]
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