Tunisia’s jailed opposition leader Ghannouchi rushed to hospital
Summary
Rached Ghannouchi, a jailed Tunisian opposition leader and head of the Ennahdha party, was urgently moved to a hospital due to worsening health. His party and international groups say he is imprisoned for political reasons and demand his immediate release.Key Facts
- Ghannouchi is 84 years old and has chronic health problems needing constant care.
- He has been in prison since April 2023 on multiple charges, including incitement and financial corruption.
- A UN committee said Ghannouchi is being prosecuted for his opinions and that charges against him lack legal basis.
- Ghannouchi’s party, Ennahdha, demands his release, citing his right to healthcare and freedom.
- Tunisia’s President Kais Saied dissolved parliament in 2021 and expanded presidential powers through a new constitution.
- Since then, Saied’s government has arrested many opposition figures, journalists, and activists.
- Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International criticize Tunisia for targeting political opponents and denying civil freedoms.
- The government says the arrests are needed to fight corruption, denying claims of authoritarianism.
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