Tunisia sliding into authoritarianism, experts say
Key takeaways
- The Tunisian government is ramping up pressure on opposition figures, journalists and civil society — raising fresh fears of deepening repression and the steady dismantling of democracy.
- https://p.dw.com/p/5Djcl Protests in Tunisia are on the rise, as President Kais Saied continues to restrict freedom of speech Image: Tarek Guizani Advertisement Human rights in Tunisia are a growing case for concern.
- Prior to the hearing, Amnesty International sounded the alarm, accusing Tunisian authorities of intensifying their pressure on non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and using legal means to disband such groups.
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The Tunisian government is ramping up pressure on opposition figures, journalists and civil society — raising fresh fears of deepening repression and the steady dismantling of democracy.
https://p.dw.com/p/5Djcl Protests in Tunisia are on the rise, as President Kais Saied continues to restrict freedom of speech Image: Tarek Guizani Advertisement Human rights in Tunisia are a growing case for concern. On Tuesday, courts upheld the sentencing of two prominent Tunisian journalists accused of financial crimes. But media rights group say the ruling was a case of "judicial harassment," and argued that the charges leveled lacked evidence.
Prior to the hearing, Amnesty International sounded the alarm, accusing Tunisian authorities of intensifying their pressure on non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and using legal means to disband such groups. NGO that advocate for human rights, migrant protection, election monitoring and against corruption are most affected.