"Court of First Instance"

#13673077

7 May 2026

Demonstrators make the victory sign during a solidarity rally outside the Court of First Instance in Tunis, Tunisia, on May 6, 2026. The rally brings together dozens of human rights organizations, civil society groups, and opposition parties to protest the judiciary's decision to suspend the activities of the Tunisian League for Human Rights (LTDH) as the court reviews the measure. The LTDH's activities were suspended for one month by the Tunisian judiciary on April 24, with authorities stating that the organization exceeded the legal deadline for holding its ordinary general assembly. Founded in 1976, the Tunisian League for Human Rights is one of the oldest human rights organizations in the Arab world and a recipient of the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize.

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#13673055

7 May 2026

Demonstrators make the victory sign while shouting slogans during a solidarity rally outside the Court of First Instance in Tunis, Tunisia, on May 6, 2026. The rally brings together dozens of human rights organizations, civil society groups, and opposition parties to protest the judiciary's decision to suspend the activities of the Tunisian League for Human Rights (LTDH) as the court reviews the measure. The LTDH's activities were suspended for one month by the Tunisian judiciary on April 24, with authorities stating that the organization exceeded the legal deadline for holding its ordinary general assembly. Founded in 1976, the Tunisian League for Human Rights (LTDH) is one of the oldest human rights organizations in the Arab world and a recipient of the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize.

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#13673076

7 May 2026

Demonstrators make the victory sign while shouting slogans during a solidarity rally outside the Court of First Instance in Tunis, Tunisia, on May 6, 2026. The rally brings together dozens of human rights organizations, civil society groups, and opposition parties to protest the judiciary's decision to suspend the activities of the Tunisian League for Human Rights (LTDH) as the court reviews the measure. The LTDH's activities were suspended for one month by the Tunisian judiciary on April 24, with authorities stating that the organization exceeded the legal deadline for holding its ordinary general assembly. Founded in 1976, the Tunisian League for Human Rights (LTDH) is one of the oldest human rights organizations in the Arab world and a recipient of the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize.

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#13673079

7 May 2026

Demonstrators make the victory sign while shouting slogans during a solidarity rally outside the Court of First Instance in Tunis, Tunisia, on May 6, 2026. The rally brings together dozens of human rights organizations, civil society groups, and opposition parties to protest the judiciary's decision to suspend the activities of the Tunisian League for Human Rights (LTDH) as the court reviews the measure. The LTDH's activities were suspended for one month by the Tunisian judiciary on April 24, with authorities stating that the organization exceeded the legal deadline for holding its ordinary general assembly. Founded in 1976, the Tunisian League for Human Rights (LTDH) is one of the oldest human rights organizations in the Arab world and a recipient of the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize.

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#13673086

7 May 2026

A female demonstrator raises her fist while shouting slogans during a solidarity rally outside the Court of First Instance in Tunis, Tunisia, on May 6, 2026. The rally brings together dozens of human rights organizations, civil society groups, and opposition parties to protest the judiciary's decision to suspend the activities of the Tunisian League for Human Rights (LTDH) as the court reviews the measure. The LTDH's activities were suspended for one month by the Tunisian judiciary on April 24, with authorities stating that the organization exceeded the legal deadline for holding its ordinary general assembly. Founded in 1976, the Tunisian League for Human Rights (LTDH) is one of the oldest human rights organizations in the Arab world and a recipient of the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize.

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#13673116

7 May 2026

Demonstrators make the victory sign while shouting slogans during a solidarity rally outside the Court of First Instance in Tunis, Tunisia, on May 6, 2026. The rally brings together dozens of human rights organizations, civil society groups, and opposition parties to protest the judiciary's decision to suspend the activities of the Tunisian League for Human Rights (LTDH) as the court reviews the measure. The LTDH's activities were suspended for one month by the Tunisian judiciary on April 24, with authorities stating that the organization exceeded the legal deadline for holding its ordinary general assembly. Founded in 1976, the Tunisian League for Human Rights (LTDH) is one of the oldest human rights organizations in the Arab world and a recipient of the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize.

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#13673125

7 May 2026

Demonstrators make the victory sign while shouting slogans during a solidarity rally outside the Court of First Instance in Tunis, Tunisia, on May 6, 2026. The rally brings together dozens of human rights organizations, civil society groups, and opposition parties to protest the judiciary's decision to suspend the activities of the Tunisian League for Human Rights (LTDH) as the court reviews the measure. The LTDH's activities were suspended for one month by the Tunisian judiciary on April 24, with authorities stating that the organization exceeded the legal deadline for holding its ordinary general assembly. Founded in 1976, the Tunisian League for Human Rights (LTDH) is one of the oldest human rights organizations in the Arab world and a recipient of the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize.

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#13673054

7 May 2026

Demonstrators display a large banner in Arabic reading, ''Our history will not be halted, and our message does not freeze,'' while making the victory sign during a solidarity rally outside the Court of First Instance in Tunis, Tunisia, on May 6, 2026. The rally brings together dozens of human rights organizations, civil society groups, and opposition parties. The demonstration addresses the judiciary's decision to suspend the activities of the Tunisian League for Human Rights (LTDH) as the court reviews the measure. The LTDH's activities were suspended for one month by the Tunisian judiciary on April 24, with authorities stating the organization exceeded the legal deadline for holding its ordinary general assembly. Founded in 1976, the Tunisian League for Human Rights (LTDH) is one of the oldest human rights organizations in the Arab world and a recipient of the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize.

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#13673091

7 May 2026

A demonstrator raises a placard reading, ''Basta, Stop'' while others shout slogans during a rally outside the Court of First Instance in Tunis, Tunisia, on May 6, 2026. The event brings together dozens of human rights organizations, civil society groups, and opposition parties. The demonstration addresses the judiciary's decision to suspend the activities of the Tunisian League for Human Rights (LTDH) as the court reviews the measure. The LTDH's activities were suspended for one month by the Tunisian judiciary on April 24, with authorities stating the organization exceeded the legal deadline for holding its ordinary general assembly. Founded in 1976, the Tunisian League for Human Rights (LTDH) is one of the oldest human rights organizations in the Arab world and a recipient of the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize.

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#13673099

7 May 2026

A demonstrator raises a placard reading, ''Basta, Stop'' while others shout slogans during a rally outside the Court of First Instance in Tunis, Tunisia, on May 6, 2026. The event brings together dozens of human rights organizations, civil society groups, and opposition parties. The demonstration addresses the judiciary's decision to suspend the activities of the Tunisian League for Human Rights (LTDH) as the court reviews the measure. The LTDH's activities were suspended for one month by the Tunisian judiciary on April 24, with authorities stating the organization exceeded the legal deadline for holding its ordinary general assembly. Founded in 1976, the Tunisian League for Human Rights (LTDH) is one of the oldest human rights organizations in the Arab world and a recipient of the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize.

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#13673130

7 May 2026

Demonstrators raise a placard reading, ''Basta, Stop'' during a solidarity rally outside the Court of First Instance in Tunis, Tunisia, on May 6, 2026. The rally brings together dozens of human rights organizations, civil society groups, and opposition parties to protest the judiciary's decision to suspend the activities of the Tunisian League for Human Rights (LTDH) as the court reviews the measure. The LTDH's activities were suspended for one month by the Tunisian judiciary on April 24, with authorities stating that the organization exceeded the legal deadline for holding its ordinary general assembly. Founded in 1976, the Tunisian League for Human Rights (LTDH) is one of the oldest human rights organizations in the Arab world and a recipient of the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize.

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#13673134

7 May 2026

Hamma Hammami (center), president of the Tunisian Workers' Party, is interviewed by the press as he attends a solidarity rally outside the Court of First Instance in Tunis, Tunisia, on May 6, 2026. The event brings together dozens of human rights organizations, civil society groups, and opposition parties. The demonstration addresses the judiciary's decision to suspend the activities of the Tunisian League for Human Rights (LTDH) as the court reviews the measure. The LTDH's activities were suspended for one month by the Tunisian judiciary on April 24, with authorities stating the organization exceeded the legal deadline for holding its ordinary general assembly. Founded in 1976, the Tunisian League for Human Rights (LTDH) is one of the oldest human rights organizations in the Arab world and a recipient of the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize.

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#13139931

29 Dec 2025

A sign featuring the portrait of Ahmed Najib Chebbi with the text in Arabic ''Release Ahmed Najib Chebbi'' is raised during a rally that brings together relatives and members of the National Committee in Support of Political Prisoner Ahmed Najib Chebbi. This rally is organized outside the Court of Appeal in Tunis, Tunisia, on December 29, 2025. Participants aim to express solidarity with the imprisoned prominent opposition figure Ahmed Najib Chebbi (or Ahmed Nejib Chebbi) as the court holds a hearing to examine an objection to the 12-year prison sentence issued against him in absentia in the case known as ''conspiracy against state security.'' Chebbi, 81, boycotts both the first-instance and appeal court hearings, denouncing what he describes as an ''unfair trial, unjust sentence, and unlawful detention.'' Most defendants in the case, including him, refuse to appear by videoconference, as ordered by the judge.

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#13139842

29 Dec 2025

Demonstrators hold up signs featuring the portrait of Ahmed Najib Chebbi with text in Arabic, ''Release Ahmed Najib Chebbi,'' as they participate in a rally that brings together relatives and members of the National Committee in Support of Political Prisoner Ahmed Najib Chebbi. The rally is organized outside the Court of Appeal in Tunis, Tunisia, on December 29, 2025. Participants aim to express solidarity with the imprisoned prominent opposition figure Ahmed Najib Chebbi (or Ahmed Nejib Chebbi) as the court holds a hearing to examine an objection to the 12-year prison sentence issued against him in absentia in the case known as ''conspiracy against state security.'' Chebbi, 81, boycotts both the first-instance and appeal court hearings, denouncing what he describes as an ''unfair trial, unjust sentence, and unlawful detention.'' Most defendants in the case, including him, refuse to appear by videoconference, as ordered by the judge.

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#13139843

29 Dec 2025

Demonstrators hold up a sign featuring the portrait of Ahmed Najib Chebbi with text in Arabic, ''Release Ahmed Najib Chebbi,'' as they participate in a rally that brings together relatives and members of the National Committee in Support of Political Prisoner Ahmed Najib Chebbi outside the Court of Appeal in Tunis, Tunisia, on December 29, 2025. Participants aim to express solidarity with the imprisoned prominent opposition figure Ahmed Najib Chebbi (or Ahmed Nejib Chebbi) as the court holds a hearing to examine an objection to the 12-year prison sentence issued against him in absentia in the case known as ''conspiracy against state security.'' Chebbi, 81, boycotts both the first-instance and appeal court hearings, denouncing what he describes as an ''unfair trial, unjust sentence, and unlawful detention.'' Most defendants in the case, including him, refuse to appear by videoconference, as ordered by the judge.

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#13139846

29 Dec 2025

Demonstrators hold up signs featuring the portrait of Ahmed Najib Chebbi with text in Arabic, ''Release Ahmed Najib Chebbi,'' as they participate in a rally that brings together relatives and members of the National Committee in Support of Political Prisoner Ahmed Najib Chebbi. The rally is organized outside the Court of Appeal in Tunis, Tunisia, on December 29, 2025. Participants aim to express solidarity with the imprisoned prominent opposition figure Ahmed Najib Chebbi (or Ahmed Nejib Chebbi) as the court holds a hearing to examine an objection to the 12-year prison sentence issued against him in absentia in the case known as ''conspiracy against state security.'' Chebbi, 81, boycotts both the first-instance and appeal court hearings, denouncing what he describes as an ''unfair trial, unjust sentence, and unlawful detention.'' Most defendants in the case, including him, refuse to appear by videoconference, as ordered by the judge.

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