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Activist Wael Naouar Starts Hunger Strike, Health Critical

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 12:15 AM UTC · How we work

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Activist Wael Naouar began a hunger strike in a prison outside Tunis, demanding his charges be dropped.
He was arrested in March with three Global Sumud Flotilla organizers on money-laundering accusations they deny.
Human rights president Bassem Trifi said Naouar’s health is critical and he may die.
Brother Nabil warned he will hold President Kais Saied and the justice ministry responsible if Naouar dies.

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Activist Wael Naouar began a hunger strike in a prison outside Tunis, demanding his charges be dropped.
He was arrested in March with three Global Sumud Flotilla organizers on money-laundering accusations they deny.
Human rights president Bassem Trifi said Naouar’s health is critical and he may die.
Brother Nabil warned he will hold President Kais Saied and the justice ministry responsible if Naouar dies.