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Tunisian Court Sentences Ennahdha Leader Rached Ghannouchi to Life Imprisonment

3 Haziran 2026Al Jazeera

Rached Ghannouchi, the leader of Tunisia's Ennahdha party, has been sentenced to life in prison alongside several other defendants. They were convicted of allegedly forming a terrorist alliance, a charge that has sparked significant controversy.
This ruling marks a significant escalation in the government's crackdown on opposition figures in Tunisia, raising concerns about the state of democracy in the country.
Tunisia has faced political turmoil since the 2011 revolution that ousted longtime leader Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. The Ennahdha party, which has been a significant player in the post-revolution political scene, has faced increasing repression under the current government, which has been accused of authoritarian tend…
The life sentence for Ghannouchi and others reflects a troubling trend in Tunisia's political landscape, where dissent is increasingly being met with severe legal repercussions. This move may be seen as an attempt by the ruling authorities to consolidate power and suppress opposition, potentially leading to further…

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