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Tunisia's Opposition Unites Against Arrest of Judge Souab

4/30/2025

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Opposition groups in Tunisia have rallied together in a powerful stand against the arrest of former judge Ahmed Souab, seen as a grave political misstep. His detention has ignited fierce backlash against President Kais Saied's authoritarian regime, with critics warning it signals a troubling crackdown on dissent and a serious threat to civil liberties since Saied's 2021 power grab.

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Opposition groups in Tunisia have rallied together in a powerful stand against the arrest of former judge Ahmed Souab, seen as a grave political misstep. His detention has ignited fierce backlash against President Kais Saied's authoritarian regime, with critics warning it signals a troubling crackdown on dissent and a serious threat to civil liberties since Saied's 2021 power grab.