Summary
Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International are concerned about a decrease in civil liberties in Tunisia. The government has increased actions against opposition groups and NGOs since President Kais Saied took power. Many activists and NGO workers face legal challenges and detentions.
Key Facts
- Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have reported declining civil rights in Tunisia.
- Crackdowns on activists and NGOs have included arrests and other legal actions.
- Six NGO workers are facing charges related to their work with refugees and asylum seekers.
- Tunisia's government has suspended the operations of at least 14 local and international NGOs.
- President Kais Saied expanded powers in 2021, dissolving parliament and governing by decree.
- Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch criticize Tunisia’s legal actions as lacking evidence.
- Activists and opposition leaders face prison terms for "conspiracy against state security."
- Jawhar Ben Mbarek, a political leader, began a hunger strike due to his detention.
