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Opposition leader Ghannouchi collapses in Tunisian prison amid heat conditions

Opposition leader Ghannouchi collapses in Tunisian prison amid heat conditions

23 Temmuz 2026Al Jazeera
  • Jailed opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi fainted in a Tunisian prison, reportedly due to extreme heat conditions. This incident was observed by the daughter of fellow political prisoner Ahmed Nejib Chebbi, raising concerns about the treatment of political detainees in Tunisia.
  • Ghannouchi's health has been a topic of concern among his supporters and human rights advocates.
  • Rached Ghannouchi, a prominent opposition figure, has faced significant political repression in Tunisia, especially following the 2021 power grab by President Kais Saied. His imprisonment has drawn international attention and criticism from human rights organizations, highlighting the ongoing struggle for democracy…
  • The fainting of Ghannouchi in prison underscores the dire conditions faced by political prisoners in Tunisia. It reflects broader issues of human rights and the treatment of dissent in the country, especially as the political climate remains tense.
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