Ahmed Souab, a prominent lawyer and critic of Tunisian President Kais Saied, was arrested and has now been detained following comments regarding the influence of political pressure on judges. This incident has triggered widespread outrage from political parties and civil society groups, who see it as a significant escalation of Saied's authoritarian tactics aimed at silencing dissent. Activists protested for Souab's release, denouncing the ongoing harassment of critics. Souab, who has long asserted that the judiciary lacks true independence, faces terrorism-related charges stemming from a controversial remark made during a recent mass trial.
Souab's arrest sparked widespread anger among political parties and civil society groups, marking a dangerous escalation in the country's authoritarian crackdown on dissent.
Activists took to the streets in protest, chanting slogans against Saied and demanding an end to the harassment and imprisonment of critics in Tunisia.
The anti-terrorism court interpreted Souab's comment as a threat to judges, although his lawyers argued it was highlighting political pressure on the judiciary.
Souab, a retired judge and lawyer, has been vocal in criticizing President Saied's influence, insisting that the judiciary has lost its independence.
Collection
[
|
...
]