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Opposition Crackdown: 82-Year-Old Leader Sentenced, Protests Surge

12/6/2025

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Chebbi Arrested Amid Crackdown

Nejib Chebbi, an 82-year-old opposition leader, was arrested on December 4 and sentenced to 12 years for conspiracy amid President Kais Saied's crackdown.
An appeals court sentenced dozens of opposition leaders, business figures, and lawyers to up to 45 years for allegedly plotting to overthrow Saied.
Protests against Saied's regime are escalating as demonstrators demand freedom and the release of leaders, while rights groups accuse the judiciary of suppressing opposition.

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Protesters Demand Release

Protests in Tunisia against President Kais Saied are intensifying as demonstrators demand the release of detained opposition leaders.
Rights groups accuse Saied of using the judiciary to suppress dissent and establish autocratic rule.
Recent court rulings sentenced numerous opposition figures to lengthy prison terms for alleged conspiracy.
Protesters, including UGTT union members, plan a nationwide strike on January 21 to demand rights and wage negotiations.

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Chebbi Arrested Amid Crackdown

Nejib Chebbi, an 82-year-old opposition leader, was arrested on December 4 and sentenced to 12 years for conspiracy amid President Kais Saied's crackdown.
An appeals court sentenced dozens of opposition leaders, business figures, and lawyers to up to 45 years for allegedly plotting to overthrow Saied.
Protests against Saied's regime are escalating as demonstrators demand freedom and the release of leaders, while rights groups accuse the judiciary of suppressing opposition.

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