Former Tunisian PM Ali Larayedh jailed over Syria jihadist case

A Tunisian court has sentenced former Prime Minister Ali Larayedh to 34 years in prison for allegedly facilitating jihadist departures to Syria, according to his lawyer. Larayedh, a senior member of the opposition Ennahda party, has been imprisoned since 2022, and the ruling is part of a broader crackdown on dissent by President Kais Saied’s government, which opponents argue is politically motivated. Human rights groups have criticized the recent crackdown, including the detention of prominent lawyer Ahmed Souab, claiming it represents a dangerous escalation against opposition figures.

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