Editorial photo #12290277 Social Issue

Prisoners' Defence Committee Holds Press Conference Following Sentencing In 'Conspiracy Against State Security' Case In Tunis

Prisoners' families chant slogans and make the victory sign during a demonstration they hold in front of the court in Tunis, Tunisia, on April 21, 2025, following the sentencing in the so-called ''conspiracy against state security'' case. They protest against what they consider excessively heavy and inappropriate prison sentences and view the trial as politically motivated. The protest takes place before the start of a press conference organized by the prisoners' defense committee. Since February, Tunisia experiences a wave of arrests of journalists, activists, judges, businessmen, and prominent opponents of Tunisian President Kais Saied, including the leader of the Ennahda party, Rached Ghannouchi, who is detained since April 2023. (Photo by Chedly Ben Ibrahim/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #12290277
Date taken: 21 April 2025
Location: —
Photographer: Chedly Ben Ibrahim/NurPhoto
Category: Social Issue

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Prisoners' families slogans victory sign demonstration court Tunis Tunisia April 21 2025 sentencing conspiracy against state security protest heavy prison sentences inappropriate sentences politically motivated trial press conference prisoners' defense committee wave of arrests journalists activists judges businessmen opponents Tunisian President Kais Saied Ennahda party Rached Ghannouchi detention February April 2023 Chedly Ben Ibrahim NurPhoto state security political opposition justice system political demonstration.