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Tunisian Court Sentences Opposition Leader Rached El Ghannouchi to Life Imprisonment

2 Haziran 2026Bloomberg

Rached El Ghannouchi, the leader of Tunisia's largest opposition party, Ennahda, has been sentenced to life in prison by a Tunisian court. This sentence adds to his existing jail terms, which amount to several decades, stemming from multiple cases initiated by President Kais Saied's administration.
The ruling reflects the ongoing political tensions in Tunisia and the government's crackdown on dissent.
Since President Kais Saied took power in 2021, Tunisia has experienced significant political turmoil, with Saied consolidating power and sidelining opposition figures. El Ghannouchi's sentencing is part of a broader strategy to eliminate dissent and reinforce the government's control over the political narrative.
The life sentence handed to El Ghannouchi underscores the escalating authoritarianism under President Kais Saied, who has been criticized for undermining democratic institutions. This move may further polarize the political landscape in Tunisia and could provoke unrest among opposition supporters.

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