Summary
A Tunisian court sentenced Saadia Mosbah, a well-known anti-racism activist, to eight years in prison and fined her a large amount of money. Mosbah was accused of money laundering but maintains her innocence. Rights groups argue her arrest is part of a larger pattern of actions against activists and civil society in Tunisia.
Key Facts
- Saadia Mosbah, an anti-racism activist in Tunisia, was sentenced to eight years in prison.
- She was fined £26,000 ($35,000).
- Mosbah was charged with money laundering and illicit enrichment.
- She was arrested in May 2024.
- Mosbah is known for advocating for sub-Saharan migrants in Tunisia.
- Human rights groups claim this case is part of a crackdown on activists and civil society.
- The Tunisian government has acted against other civil society groups, citing financial concerns.
- Mosbah's son received a three-year sentence; another activist got two years.
