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Tunisia's Crackdown: Arbitrary Arrests Target Activists, Journalists

4/16/2025

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Since President Kais Saied's 2021 takeover, the Tunisian government has ramped up arbitrary arrests to silence dissent, as revealed by Human Rights Watch. The report highlights 22 detainees facing harsh charges, including terrorism, with some at risk of the death penalty. This crackdown particularly targets journalists and activists, threatening civil and political freedoms.

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Story summary

Since President Kais Saied's 2021 takeover, the Tunisian government has ramped up arbitrary arrests to silence dissent, as revealed by Human Rights Watch. The report highlights 22 detainees facing harsh charges, including terrorism, with some at risk of the death penalty. This crackdown particularly targets journalists and activists, threatening civil and political freedoms.