"Liberty Statue"

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15 February 2026

Protesters stretch out a long iron chain as they hold roses and a large banner that reads in Arabic ''Three Years of State Conspiracy Against the Opposition'' during a demonstration organized by the Families of Political Prisoners Coordination Committee in Tunis, Tunisia, on February 14, 2026. The demonstration, bringing together families of detainees, members of opposition parties, and human rights organizations, marks 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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#13324702

15 February 2026

Wives of dissidents stretch out a long iron chain as they hold roses and placards bearing portraits of their jailed husbands 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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#13324704

15 February 2026

Wives of dissidents stretch out a long iron chain as they hold roses 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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#13324705

15 February 2026

Wives of dissidents stretch out a long iron chain as they hold roses 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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15 February 2026

Wives of dissidents stretch out a long iron chain as they hold roses while deploying a large banner that reads in Arabic ''Three Years of State Conspiracy Against the Opposition'' 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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#13324710

15 February 2026

Wives of dissidents stretch out a long iron chain as they hold roses and placards bearing portraits of their jailed husbands, while shouting anti-government slogans, 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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#13324711

15 February 2026

Wives of dissidents stretch out a long iron chain as they hold roses 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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#13324717

15 February 2026

Wives of dissidents stretch out a long iron chain as they hold roses while deploying a large banner that reads in Arabic ''Three Years of State Conspiracy Against the Opposition'' 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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#13324718

15 February 2026

Wives of dissidents stretch out a long iron chain as they hold roses 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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#13324725

15 February 2026

Protesters stretch out a long iron chain as they hold roses and 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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#13324727

15 February 2026

Wives of dissidents stretch out a long iron chain as they hold roses and placards bearing portraits of jailed Tunisian political opponents 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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#13324728

15 February 2026

Protesters stretch out a long iron chain as they hold roses and 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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#13051324

3 December 2025

The President of the National Union of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT), Zied Dabbar (center), gives an interview to the press as he participates in a 'silent' demonstration organized by the SNJT outside the Court of Appeal in Tunis, Tunisia, on December 2, 2025, in solidarity with the imprisoned journalist Chadha Hadj Mbarek. In a statement released yesterday, the SNJT calls for her release, for her trial to be conducted while she is at liberty, and for the dismissal of all charges against her. Chadha, sentenced to five years in prison in the first instance in the case known as 'Instalingo', appears on appeal before the judges. She faces charges of conspiracy against state security, disturbing public order, and insulting President Kais Saied. The case also involves other figures, including Ennahda Islamist party leader Rached Ghannouchi and former Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi. Instalingo, where Chadha is employed, is (or was) a company specializing in digital content creation, communication, and digital marketing. In recent years, the authorities under President Kais Saied accuse, charge, arrest, detain, or imprison journalists for doing their job. Tunisian journalists and civil society groups denounce what they describe as a crackdown on the freedom of the press aiming to silence them. International human rights groups and press freedom advocates, including Amnesty International and Reporters Without Borders (RWB; French: Reporters sans frontieres; RSF), condemn the imprisonment of Chadha Hadj Mbarek and call for her immediate release.

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#13051329

3 December 2025

President of the National Union of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT), Zied Dabbar, gives an interview to the press as he participates in a 'silent' demonstration organized by the SNJT outside the Court of Appeal in Tunis, Tunisia, on December 2, 2025, in solidarity with the imprisoned journalist Chadha Hadj Mbarek. In a statement released yesterday, the SNJT calls for her release, for her trial to be conducted while she is at liberty, and for the dismissal of all charges against her. Chadha, sentenced to five years in prison in the first instance in the case known as 'Instalingo', appears on appeal before the judges. She faces charges of conspiracy against state security, disturbing public order, and insulting President Kais Saied. The case also involves other figures, including Ennahda Islamist party leader Rached Ghannouchi and former Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi. Instalingo, where Chadha is employed, is a company specializing in digital content creation, communication, and digital marketing. In recent years, the authorities under President Kais Saied accuse, charge, arrest, detain, or imprison journalists for doing their job. Tunisian journalists and civil society groups denounce what they describe as a crackdown on the freedom of the press aiming to silence them. International human rights groups and press freedom advocates, including Amnesty International and Reporters Without Borders (RWB; French: Reporters sans frontieres; RSF), condemn the imprisonment of Chadha Hadj Mbarek and call for her immediate release.

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#13051334

3 December 2025

Journalists pose for a photo as they participate in a 'silent' demonstration organized by the National Union of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT) outside the Court of Appeal in Tunis, Tunisia, on December 2, 2025, in solidarity with the imprisoned journalist Chadha Hadj Mbarek. In a statement released yesterday, the SNJT calls for her release, for her trial to be conducted while she is at liberty, and for the dismissal of all charges against her. Chadha, sentenced to five years in prison in the first instance in the case known as 'Instalingo', appears on appeal before the judges. She faces charges of conspiracy against state security, disturbing public order, and insulting President Kais Saied. The case also involves other figures, including Ennahda Islamist party leader Rached Ghannouchi and former Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi. Instalingo, where Chadha is employed, is a company specializing in digital content creation, communication, and digital marketing. In recent years, the authorities under President Kais Saied accuse, charge, arrest, detain, or imprison journalists for doing their job. Tunisian journalists and civil society groups denounce what they describe as a crackdown on the freedom of the press aiming to silence them. International human rights groups and press freedom advocates, including Amnesty International and Reporters Without Borders (RWB; French: Reporters sans frontieres; RSF), condemn the imprisonment of Chadha Hadj Mbarek and call for her immediate release.

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#13051338

3 December 2025

Chadha Hadj Mbarek's brother poses for a photo as he takes part in a 'silent' demonstration organized by the National Union of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT) outside the Court of Appeal in Tunis, Tunisia, on December 2, 2025, in solidarity with his imprisoned sister. In a statement released yesterday, the SNJT calls for her release, for her trial to be conducted while she is at liberty, and for the dismissal of all charges against her. Chadha, sentenced to five years in prison in the first instance in the case known as 'Instalingo', appears on appeal before the judges. She faces charges of conspiracy against state security, disturbing public order, and insulting President Kais Saied. The case also involves other figures, including Ennahda Islamist party leader Rached Ghannouchi and former Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi. Instalingo, where Chadha is employed, is a company specializing in digital content creation, communication, and digital marketing. In recent years, the authorities under President Kais Saied accuse, charge, arrest, detain, or imprison journalists for doing their job. Tunisian journalists and civil society groups denounce what they describe as a crackdown on the freedom of the press aiming to silence them. International human rights groups and press freedom advocates, including Amnesty International and Reporters Without Borders (RWB; French: Reporters sans frontieres; RSF), condemn the imprisonment of Chadha Hadj Mbarek and call for her immediate release.

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