Tunisia’s top court upholds conviction of opposition figures, activists
Summary
Tunisia’s highest court has rejected the final appeal of dozens of opposition members, confirming prison sentences of up to 45 years. These people were accused of trying to overthrow President Kais Saied, and the decision ends three years of trials against 40 people, some sentenced without being present.Key Facts
- Tunisia’s Court of Cassation upheld prison sentences in a mass trial against opposition figures.
- Sentences range up to 45 years for charges of conspiracy to overthrow President Kais Saied.
- About 40 people were accused, including party leaders, lawyers, businessmen, and human rights defenders.
- Half of the accused had fled the country and were sentenced in their absence.
- Notable convicted people include Najib Chebbi (12 years) and others sentenced to 10–20 years.
- Lawyers said they had too little time to prepare for the final hearing.
- Critics say the judiciary is not independent and that the trial aimed to silence the opposition.
- President Saied’s government denies political persecution, calls the accused “traitors and terrorists,” and warns judges against acquitting them.
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