Tunisia hands prison terms to dozens of opposition figures
Summary
A court in Tunisia sentenced dozens of opposition figures and others to jail for allegedly plotting to overthrow President Kais Saied. The sentences range from four to 45 years, with some being sentenced in absentia. Human rights groups claim these trials are politically motivated to suppress dissent.Key Facts
- A Tunisian court sentenced 40 people accused of plotting against President Kais Saied.
- Sentences ranged from four to 45 years in prison.
- Opposition leader Jawahar Ben Mbarek got a 20-year sentence and is on a hunger strike.
- Human rights groups criticize the trial as politically motivated.
- Some defendants, like Kamel Guizani, tried to destabilize Tunisia according to authorities.
- Businessman Kamel Ltaif received the longest sentence of 45 years.
- The trial began with initial sentences in April.
- Thousands protested in Tunis against President Saied, accusing him of authoritarianism.
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