Tunisian Court Sentences Opposition Leaders, Businessmen, and Lawyers to Lengthy Jail Terms Amid Controversial Charges

A Tunisian court on Saturday sentenced opposition leaders, businessmen, and lawyers to prison terms ranging from 13 to 66 years on charges of conspiring against the government. The case, widely criticized by the opposition, is viewed as a political maneuver to suppress dissent, with critics alleging that the charges are fabricated. Opposition groups argue that this move highlights the growing authoritarianism of President Kais Saied, who has faced increasing international scrutiny over his governance.