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Tunisia Orders Journalist Mohamed Yousfi’s Detention on Charges

9/8/2026

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Tunisia's judiciary ordered the detention of journalist Mohamed Yousfi on illicit enrichment and money-laundering charges.
He was seized at Express FM Radio on Friday.
SNJT head Zied Dabbar said the arrest attacks journalists’ rights.
Journalists and activists protested outside the court on Sept 8, demanding Yousfi’s release.
Protesters claimed the charges were fabricated to punish Yousfi for criticizing President Kais Saied.

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Tunisia's judiciary ordered the detention of journalist Mohamed Yousfi on illicit enrichment and money-laundering charges.
He was seized at Express FM Radio on Friday.
SNJT head Zied Dabbar said the arrest attacks journalists’ rights.
Journalists and activists protested outside the court on Sept 8, demanding Yousfi’s release.
Protesters claimed the charges were fabricated to punish Yousfi for criticizing President Kais Saied.