"Chaima Issa"

#13324714

15 February 2026

Demonstrators hold up large banners bearing portraits of jailed dissidents, including Ayachi Hammami, Chaima Issa, and Jouhar Ben Mbarek, during a demonstration organized by the Families of Political Prisoners Coordination Committee in Tunis, Tunisia, on February 14, 2026. The demonstration brings together families of detainees, members of opposition parties, and human rights organizations, marking three years since the detention of critics of Tunisian President Kais Saied in the case known as the ''conspiracy against state security.'' The protest aims to express solidarity with prominent opposition figures imprisoned in the case. Participants denounce what they describe as an escalating government crackdown on dissidents, protest President Kais Saied's rule and policies, and call for the release of all political detainees.

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#13324716

15 February 2026

A protester holds up a placard that reads in Arabic, ''Prisons are overcrowded because of a judiciary that follows orders,'' during a demonstration organized by the Families of Political Prisoners Coordination Committee under the slogan ''Three Years of State Conspiracy Against the Opposition'' in Tunis, Tunisia, on February 14, 2026. The demonstration brings together families of detainees, members of opposition parties, and human rights organizations, marking three years since the detention of critics of Tunisian President Kais Saied in the case known as the ''conspiracy against state security.'' The protest aims to express solidarity with prominent opposition figures imprisoned in the case. Participants denounce what they describe as an escalating government crackdown on dissidents, protest President Kais Saied's rule and policies, and call for the release of all political detainees.

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#13324720

15 February 2026

A large banner depicting President Kais Saied in a police and judge uniform, bearing the Arabic slogan ''I'm the president, I'm the State, I'm the judge, I'm the jailer, I'm Pharaoh'' is displayed on the frontage of a building during a demonstration organized by the Families of Political Prisoners Coordination Committee under the slogan ''Three Years of State Conspiracy Against the Opposition'' in Tunis, Tunisia, on February 14, 2026. The demonstration brings together families of detainees, members of opposition parties, and human rights organizations, marking three years since the detention of critics of Tunisian President Kais Saied in the case known as the ''conspiracy against state security.'' The protest aims to express solidarity with prominent opposition figures imprisoned in the case. Participants denounce what they describe as an escalating government crackdown on dissidents, protest President Kais Saied's rule and policies, and call for the release of all political detainees.

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#13324723

15 February 2026

A large banner depicting President Kais Saied in a police and judge uniform, bearing the Arabic slogan ''I'm the president, I'm the State, I'm the judge, I'm the jailer, I'm Pharaoh'' is displayed on the frontage of a building during a demonstration organized by the Families of Political Prisoners Coordination Committee under the slogan ''Three Years of State Conspiracy Against the Opposition'' in Tunis, Tunisia, on February 14, 2026. The demonstration brings together families of detainees, members of opposition parties, and human rights organizations, marking three years since the detention of critics of Tunisian President Kais Saied in the case known as the ''conspiracy against state security.'' The protest aims to express solidarity with prominent opposition figures imprisoned in the case. Participants denounce what they describe as an escalating government crackdown on dissidents, protest President Kais Saied's rule and policies, and call for the release of all political detainees.

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#13324730

15 February 2026

Protesters hold up placards bearing portraits of jailed Tunisian dissidents during a demonstration organized by the Families of Political Prisoners Coordination Committee in Tunis, Tunisia, on February 14, 2026. The demonstration brings together families of detainees, members of opposition parties, and human rights organizations, marking three years since the detention of critics of Tunisian President Kais Saied in the case known as the ''conspiracy against state security.'' The protest aims to express solidarity with prominent opposition figures imprisoned in the case. Participants denounce what they describe as an escalating government crackdown on dissidents, protest President Kais Saied's rule and policies, and call for the release of all political detainees.

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#13093229

14 December 2025

Protesters hold up large banners featuring portraits of the imprisoned prominent opposition figures Abir Moussi and Chaima Issa during the annual ''Rights and Freedoms'' march organized by the Tunisian League for the Defense of Human Rights (French: LTDH) to mark the 77th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, also known as Human Rights Day, in Tunis, Tunisia, on December 13, 2025. The march, held under the slogan ''Fetters Will Break Open,'' brings together demonstrators from political parties, civil society groups, and human rights organizations, denouncing what they describe as escalating repression of dissidents and critics under Tunisian President Kais Saied. Participants protest the crackdown on freedoms and human rights, including restrictions on free speech and press freedom.

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#13093261

14 December 2025

Protesters hold up large banners featuring portraits of the imprisoned prominent opposition figures Abir Moussi and Chaima Issa during the annual ''Rights and Freedoms'' march organized by the Tunisian League for the Defense of Human Rights (French: LTDH) to mark the 77th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, also known as Human Rights Day, in Tunis, Tunisia, on December 13, 2025. The march, held under the slogan ''Fetters Will Break Open,'' brings together demonstrators from political parties, civil society groups, and human rights organizations, denouncing what they describe as escalating repression of dissidents and critics under Tunisian President Kais Saied. Participants protest the crackdown on freedoms and human rights, including restrictions on free speech and press freedom.

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#13093307

14 December 2025

Protesters hold up large banners featuring portraits of imprisoned prominent opposition figures, including Ahmed Nejib Chebbi, Abir Moussi, Ayachi Hammami, Chaima Issa, and Ahmed Souab, during the annual ''Rights and Freedoms'' march organized by the Tunisian League for the Defense of Human Rights (French: LTDH) to mark the 77th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, also known as Human Rights Day, in Tunis, Tunisia, on December 13, 2025. The march, held under the slogan ''Fetters Will Break Open,'' brings together demonstrators from political parties, civil society groups, and human rights organizations, denouncing what they describe as escalating repression of dissidents and critics under Tunisian President Kais Saied. Participants protest the crackdown on freedoms and human rights, including restrictions on free speech and press freedom.

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#13093308

14 December 2025

Protesters hold up large banners featuring portraits of imprisoned prominent opposition figures, including Ahmed Nejib Chebbi, Abir Moussi, Ayachi Hammami, Chaima Issa, and Ahmed Souab, during the annual ''Rights and Freedoms'' march organized by the Tunisian League for the Defense of Human Rights (French: LTDH) to mark the 77th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, also known as Human Rights Day, in Tunis, Tunisia, on December 13, 2025. The march, held under the slogan ''Fetters Will Break Open,'' brings together demonstrators from political parties, civil society groups, and human rights organizations, denouncing what they describe as escalating repression of dissidents and critics under Tunisian President Kais Saied. Participants protest the crackdown on freedoms and human rights, including restrictions on free speech and press freedom.

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#13093256

14 December 2025

Protesters hold up large banners featuring portraits of imprisoned prominent opposition figures, including Abir Moussi, Chaima Issa, Ayachi Hammami, Ahmed Nejib Chebbi, and Ahmed Souab, during the annual ''Rights and Freedoms'' march organized by the Tunisian League for the Defense of Human Rights (French: LTDH) to mark the 77th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, also known as Human Rights Day, in Tunis, Tunisia, on December 13, 2025. The march, held under the slogan ''Fetters Will Break Open,'' brings together demonstrators from political parties, civil society groups, and human rights organizations, denouncing what they describe as escalating repression of dissidents and critics under Tunisian President Kais Saied. Participants protest the crackdown on freedoms and human rights, including restrictions on free speech and press freedom.

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#13093305

14 December 2025

A young demonstrator chants slogans while making the victory sign during the annual ''Rights and Freedoms'' march organized by the Tunisian League for the Defense of Human Rights (French: LTDH) to mark the 77th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, also known as Human Rights Day, in Tunis, Tunisia, on December 13, 2025. The march, held under the slogan ''Fetters Will Break Open,'' brings together demonstrators from political parties, civil society groups, and human rights organizations, denouncing what they describe as escalating repression of dissidents and critics under Tunisian President Kais Saied. Participants protest the crackdown on freedoms and human rights, including restrictions on free speech and press freedom.

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#13065408

6 December 2025

Demonstrators raise their fists while holding up a placard featuring a portrait of the imprisoned writer and human rights activist, Chaima Issa, during a mass march that brings together thousands of supporters of opposition parties across the political spectrum, human rights and civil society activists, and ordinary Tunisians, in Tunis, Tunisia, on December 6, 2025, to protest under the banner ''Opposition Is Not A Crime.'' They decry what they call a growing crackdown on President Kais Saied's critics and opposition parties, as well as on civil liberties, individual rights, freedom of expression, and press freedom. Participants denounce what they describe as an increasingly authoritarian and dictatorial one-man rule by the Tunisian president. The crowd expresses solidarity with opposition figures imprisoned in connection with the case known as the ''conspiracy against state security,'' demanding their release. Under President Kais Saied's rule since 2021, Tunisia sees the dissolution of parliament, the dismissal of the government, the adoption of a new constitution, the dismissal of dozens of judges, the arrest of political opponents, critics, and journalists, while the activities of dozens of organizations are suspended.

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#13057248

4 December 2025

A woman demonstrator holds a placard featuring the portrait of the imprisoned prominent opposition figure, Chaima Issa, during a march organized by the Tunisian General Labour Union (French: UGTT) heading towards the mausoleum of union leader Farhat Hached in Tunis, Tunisia, on December 4, 2025, to mark the 73rd anniversary of his assassination. The commemoration escalates into a protest against President Kais Saied's economic and social policies. Trade unionists demand the protection of union rights and freedoms, as well as the resumption of social dialogue and salary negotiations. The UGTT denounces that the planned salary increases in the private and public sectors, as outlined in the 2026 Finance Bill, are implemented without any social dialogue with the government. The confrontation between the UGTT and President Kais Saied's government reflects a broader political crisis that unfolds since 2021, raising concerns among trade unions and civil society actors. The UGTT warns of a potential general strike.

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#13057234

4 December 2025

Demonstrators raise a banner featuring a portrait of the prominent opposition figure Ayachi Hammami, with the text he declares before being arrested and taken to prison in connection with the case known as 'conspiracy against the state security': ''We will transform the prison into a square symbol of the struggle,'' during a rally organized outside the headquarters of the Tunisian General Labour Union (French: UGTT) ahead of a march toward the mausoleum of union leader Farhat Hached in Tunis, Tunisia, on December 4, 2025, marking the 73rd anniversary of his assassination. The commemoration escalates into a protest against President Kais Saied's economic and social policies. Trade unionists demand the protection of union rights and freedoms, as well as the resumption of social dialogue and salary negotiations. The UGTT denounces that the planned salary increases in the private and public sectors, as outlined in the 2026 Finance Bill, will be implemented without any social dialogue with the government. The confrontation between the UGTT and President Kais Saied's government reflects a broader political crisis that unfolds since 2021, raising concerns among trade unions and civil society actors. The UGTT warns of a potential general strike.

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#13057257

4 December 2025

Demonstrators raise a banner featuring a portrait of the prominent opposition figure Ayachi Hammami, with the text he declares before being arrested and taken to prison in connection with the case known as 'conspiracy against the state security': ''We will transform the prison into a square symbol of the struggle,'' during a rally organized in front of the Tunisian General Labour Union (French: UGTT) headquarters in Tunis, Tunisia, on December 4, 2025, to mark the 73rd anniversary of union leader Farhat Hached's assassination. The rally is followed by a march to his mausoleum. The commemoration escalates into a protest against President Kais Saied's economic and social policies. Trade unionists demand the protection of union rights and freedoms, as well as the resumption of social dialogue and salary negotiations. The UGTT denounces that the planned salary increases in the private and public sectors, as outlined in the 2026 Finance Bill, will be implemented without any social dialogue with the government. The confrontation between the UGTT and President Kais Saied's government reflects a broader political crisis that unfolds since 2021, raising concerns among trade unions and civil society actors. The UGTT warns of a potential general strike.

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#13040325

30 November 2025

Chaima Issa, a writer and human rights activist, makes the victory sign as she takes part in a march organized by feminist groups, including the Tunisian Association of the Democratic Women (ATFD), in Tunis, Tunisia, on November 29, 2025. Chaima Issa is sentenced to twenty years in prison on appeal while being at liberty in the so-called ''conspiracy against state security'' case. The demonstration brings together hundreds of human rights defenders, feminist activists, opposition parties, civil society members, and ordinary Tunisians, who denounce what they describe as a growing crackdown on freedoms, criminalization of civil society, and restrictions on public space imposed by Tunisian authorities. Participants also denounce the suspension of the activities of dozens of associations and organizations, as well as the rising gender-based violence.

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