A Tunisian court sentenced 40 individuals, including prominent figures from the Ennahda Movement and the National Salvation Front, to prison terms ranging from 13 to 66 years for a “conspiracy against state security.” Charges included undermining state security and attempting to alter the government structure through violence. The case, which began in February 2023 and has faced accusations of being politically motivated, is viewed as part of President Kais Saied’s broader efforts to suppress dissent following his consolidation of power since July 2021.
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