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Tunisia Suspends Human Rights League, Detains Reporter.

4/25/2026

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On April 24, 2026, Tunisian authorities ordered a one-month suspension of the Human Rights League’s activities.
The league says the ban reflects an expanding pattern of restrictions on civil-society groups in Tunisia.
International rights groups note that similar bans were imposed on the Democratic Women and the Economic and Social Rights Forum in October.
Reporter Zied Heni was detained on Friday after publishing an article criticizing the judiciary, according to his lawyer.

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On April 24, 2026, Tunisian authorities ordered a one-month suspension of the Human Rights League’s activities.
The league says the ban reflects an expanding pattern of restrictions on civil-society groups in Tunisia.
International rights groups note that similar bans were imposed on the Democratic Women and the Economic and Social Rights Forum in October.
Reporter Zied Heni was detained on Friday after publishing an article criticizing the judiciary, according to his lawyer.