A Tunisian court has sentenced opposition leader Abir Moussi to 12 years in prison amid a crackdown on dissent by President Kais Saied, who claims to be purging “traitors.” Moussi, leader of the Free Destourian Party, has faced multiple trials in recent years, with her party condemning the ruling as politically motivated. Saied’s government has intensified repression, with many opposition figures facing harsh sentences under laws perceived to suppress free speech. Critics argue Saied’s actions undermine judicial independence, following his dissolution of the parliament and judicial council in recent years.
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