Tunisia sentences opposition leader Abir Moussi to 12 years in jail
Summary
A court in Tunisia sentenced opposition leader Abir Moussi to 12 years in prison. This is part of a broader crackdown on critics of President Kais Saied, who claims he is removing "traitors" from the country. Moussi was charged after being arrested at the presidential palace entrance in 2023.Key Facts
- Abir Moussi, a Tunisian opposition leader, received a 12-year prison sentence.
- Her arrest and sentencing are part of a broader government action against critics.
- President Kais Saied, in power since 2019, shut down the parliament in 2021.
- Moussi led the Free Destourian Party, which opposes President Saied's policies.
- She was first imprisoned in 2023 for allegedly trying to cause chaos but denies the charges.
- Moussi was also dealt prison terms under Decree 54, a law against "false news".
- Opposition figures claim President Saied’s government attacks judiciary independence.
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