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Judge Orders Detention of Journalist Mohamed Yousfi in Charges

9/5/2026

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Judge orders detention of journalist Mohamed Yousfi on illicit enrichment and money-laundering charges.
Police arrested Yousfi as he arrived at Express FM Radio for an interview.
SNJT president Zied Dabbar said the arrest is linked to Yousfi’s criticism of President Kais Saied.
SNJT called the detention an attack on all Tunisian journalists and free media.
Rights groups warn the crackdown threatens Tunisia’s remaining independent voices.

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Judge orders detention of journalist Mohamed Yousfi on illicit enrichment and money-laundering charges.
Police arrested Yousfi as he arrived at Express FM Radio for an interview.
SNJT president Zied Dabbar said the arrest is linked to Yousfi’s criticism of President Kais Saied.
SNJT called the detention an attack on all Tunisian journalists and free media.
Rights groups warn the crackdown threatens Tunisia’s remaining independent voices.