7 stories from the past 30 days · Political repression, arbitrary detention & extrajudicial violence · Tunisia
Jawhar Ben Mbarek, a long-time democratic activist, is facing trial in what critics characterize as part of a broader pattern of criminalizing political and civil society activity. The case raises concerns about judicial independence and the targeting of activists by the Tunisian authorities.
Amnesty International reported that judges in Tunisia who have spoken against President Kais Saied and his government's attacks on judicial independence continue to face retaliation and harassment. Judge Anas Hmedi of the Monastir Court of Appeal is among those facing persecution for exercising freedom of expression and defending the rule of law.
Civil society activists engaged in resistance activities have been detained in Tunisia, according to reporting by Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
A parliamentary proposal has been put forward to reform Tunisia's prison law. The excerpt does not provide additional details about the specific reforms proposed or their expected impact.
A rights organization released a report on March 17 documenting various violations of rights and freedoms by state actors. The report, titled "Under the Umbrella of Marginalization," records different categories of human rights violations.
Civil society organizations in Tunisia are experiencing marginalization and tightening constraints on their operations, according to reporting from Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Defense lawyers and human rights organizations have called for the rejection of charges against anti-racism activist Saadia Mosbah during her court proceedings. The groups have opposed the case brought against her.