"heavy prison sentences"

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1 May 2025

Supporters wave flags of Tunisia and display posters with images of Tunisian President Kais Saied as they chant slogans during a rally on Labour Day in Tunis, Tunisia, on May 1, 2025, to protest against what they consider foreign interference in the country's internal affairs. The demonstration follows criticism from several international actors, including France, Germany, and the United Nations, who denounce the lack of guarantees for a ''fair'' trial after several prominent opposition figures receive heavy prison sentences in the so-called ''conspiracy against state security'' trial. Since February, Tunisia sees a wave of arrests of journalists, activists, judges, businessmen, and prominent opposition politicians.

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#12321252

1 May 2025

Supporters hold posters bearing images of Tunisian President Kais Saied and display a giant banner reading ''national sovereignty is a red line, no to foreign interference'' during a rally in Tunis, Tunisia, on May 1, 2025, to protest against what they consider foreign interference in the country's internal affairs. The demonstration follows criticism from several international actors, including France, Germany, and the United Nations, who denounce the lack of guarantees for a ''fair'' trial after several prominent opposition figures receive heavy prison sentences in the so-called ''conspiracy against state security'' trial. Since February, Tunisia sees a wave of arrests of journalists, activists, judges, businessmen, and prominent opposition politicians.

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#12321238

1 May 2025

Supporters hold posters bearing images of Tunisian President Kais Saied and hold up a giant banner reading ''no to foreign interference'' during a rally on Labour Day in Tunis, Tunisia, on May 1, 2025, to protest against what they consider foreign interference in the country's internal affairs. The demonstration follows criticism from several international actors, including France, Germany, and the United Nations, who denounce the lack of guarantees for a ''fair'' trial after several prominent opposition figures receive heavy prison terms in the so-called ''conspiracy against state security'' trial. Since February, Tunisia sees a wave of arrests of journalists, activists, judges, businessmen, and prominent opposition politicians.

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#12321236

1 May 2025

Supporters hold up flags of Tunisia and posters bearing images of Tunisian President Kais Saied as they chant slogans during a rally on Labour Day in Tunis, Tunisia, on May 1, 2025, to protest against what they consider foreign interference in the country's internal affairs. The demonstration follows criticism from several international actors, including France, Germany, and the United Nations, who denounce the lack of guarantees for a ''fair'' trial after several prominent opposition figures receive heavy prison terms in the so-called ''conspiracy against state security'' trial. Since February, Tunisia sees a wave of arrests of journalists, activists, judges, businessmen, and prominent opposition politicians.

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#12321237

1 May 2025

Supporters hold posters bearing images of Tunisian President Kais Saied and a placard reading ''seeking foreign support is high treason'' during a rally in Tunis, Tunisia, on May 1, 2025, to protest against what they consider foreign interference in the country's internal affairs. The demonstration follows criticism from several international actors, including France, Germany, and the United Nations, who denounce the lack of guarantees for a ''fair'' trial after several prominent opposition figures are sentenced to heavy prison terms in the so-called ''conspiracy against state security'' trial. Since February, Tunisia sees a wave of arrests of journalists, activists, judges, businessmen, and prominent opposition politicians.

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#12321239

1 May 2025

Supporters hold up flags of Tunisia and posters bearing images of Tunisian President Kais Saied as they chant slogans during a rally on Labour Day in Tunis, Tunisia, on May 1, 2025, to protest against what they consider foreign interference in the country's internal affairs. The demonstration follows criticism from several international actors, including France, Germany, and the United Nations, who denounce the lack of guarantees for a ''fair'' trial after several prominent opposition figures receive heavy prison terms in the so-called ''conspiracy against state security'' trial. Since February, Tunisia sees a wave of arrests of journalists, activists, judges, businessmen, and prominent opposition politicians.

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1 May 2025

Supporters hold up flags of Tunisia and posters bearing images of Tunisian President Kais Saied as they chant slogans during a rally on Labour Day in Tunis, Tunisia, on May 1, 2025, to protest against what they consider foreign interference in the country's internal affairs. The demonstration follows criticism from several international actors, including France, Germany, and the United Nations, who denounce the lack of guarantees for a ''fair'' trial after several prominent opposition figures receive heavy prison terms in the so-called ''conspiracy against state security'' trial. Since February, Tunisia sees a wave of arrests of journalists, activists, judges, businessmen, and prominent opposition politicians.

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#12290277

21 April 2025

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.

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#12290279

21 April 2025

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.

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#12290280

21 April 2025

Prisoners' families attend a press conference organized by the prisoners' defense committee, following the sentencing in the so-called ''conspiracy against state security'' case in Tunis, Tunisia, on April 21, 2025. The lawyers read the full list of prison sentences, which they consider excessively heavy and inappropriate. They also consider the trial politically motivated. Since February, Tunisia sees 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.

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#12290282

21 April 2025

Lawyer and opponent of Tunisian President Kais Saied, Samir Dilou, who is a member of the prisoners' defense committee, uses his phone before the start of a press conference held after the sentencing in the so-called ''conspiracy against state security'' case in Tunis, Tunisia, on April 21, 2025. The lawyers read the full list of prison sentences, which they consider excessively heavy and inappropriate. They also consider the trial politically motivated. Since February, Tunisia sees 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 has been detained since April 2023.

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#12290283

21 April 2025

Lawyer and opponent of Tunisian President Kais Saied, as well as a member of the prisoners' defense committee, Samir Dilou, prepares before the start of a press conference following the sentencing in the so-called ''conspiracy against state security'' case in Tunis, Tunisia, on April 21, 2025. The lawyers read the full list of prison sentences, which they consider excessively heavy and inappropriate. They also consider the trial politically motivated. Since February, Tunisia sees 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 has been detained since April 2023.

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#12290285

21 April 2025

Lawyer and opponent of Tunisian President Kais Saied, as well as a member of the prisoners' defense committee, Samir Dilou, prepares before the start of a press conference following the sentencing in the so-called ''conspiracy against state security'' case in Tunis, Tunisia, on April 21, 2025. The lawyers read the full list of prison sentences, which they consider excessively heavy and inappropriate. They also consider the trial politically motivated. Since February, Tunisia sees 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 has been detained since April 2023.

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#12290287

21 April 2025

Lawyer and opponent of Tunisian President Kais Saied, as well as a member of the prisoners' defense committee, Samir Dilou, prepares before the start of a press conference following the sentencing in the so-called ''conspiracy against state security'' case in Tunis, Tunisia, on April 21, 2025. The lawyers read the full list of prison sentences, which they consider excessively heavy and inappropriate. They also consider the trial politically motivated. Since February, Tunisia sees 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 has been detained since April 2023.

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#12290298

21 April 2025

Ezzeddine Hazgui, a political opponent and father of prisoner Jawhar Ben Mbarek, attends a press conference organized by the prisoners' defense committee in Tunis, Tunisia, on April 21, 2025. The lawyers read the full list of prison sentences, which they consider excessively heavy and inappropriate. They also consider the trial politically motivated. Since February, Tunisia sees 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 has been detained since April 2023.

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#12290301

21 April 2025

Prisoners' families attend a press conference organized by the prisoners' defense committee following the sentencing in the so-called ''conspiracy against state security'' case in Tunis, Tunisia, on April 21, 2025. The lawyers read the full list of prison sentences, which they consider excessively heavy and inappropriate. They also consider the trial politically motivated. Since February, Tunisia sees 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 has been detained since April 2023.

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