Harassment and Oppressive Practices against Female Prisoners of Conscience
On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, during her transfer to the courtroom for an appeal hearing, lawyer and media figure Sonia Dahmani was subjected to various types of harassment, mistreatment, and violations of her rights as a Tunisian citizen. She went through a thorough body search, which she found humiliating and affected her human dignity, especially […]
12 August “the world celebrates International Youth Day”
On August 12 of each year, the world celebrates International Youth Day, an occasion that highlights the significant role of young people in political decision-making and their crucial contribution to societal development. The Tunisian constitution of 2022 in its article 13, declares that “the state shall be responsible in creating adequate conditions to develop the […]
A RAP song led to the arrest of two young people
Ghassen Aounallah a rapper, and Nassim Nekili a photographer, are two young Tunisians who were recently arrested, shortly after issuing a warrant for their imprisonment by the public prosecution’s office. And that’s on publishing a rap song on YouTube, where Ghassen was seen discussing the plight of his friends and neighbors who are behind bars, […]
Stifling Voices Semi Annual Report on violations of freedom of opinion and expression
To access the report: Stifling Voices Semi Annual Report on violations of freedom of opinion and expression Tunis, July 31, 2024 The Observatory of Violations of Freedom of Opinion and Expression issued on July 31, 2024, a semi-annual report entitled “Stifling Voices”. The report tackles the violations of freedom of opinion and expression and trials […]
Freedom for all women without exception
The feminist dynamic and Intersection Association for Rights and Freedoms launched a campaign to release the women in custody due to their activism in the public community. Under the motto “Freedom for all women without exception” Tunisia on July 24,2024 The determination to maintain the advocacy for equality, dignity, and freedom for all groups, defending […]
The Situation of Women in Tunisia: Marginalization and Femicide
The Tunisian society is currently witnessing a dangerous phenomenon known as femicide, the latest in a series of violence against women. For years, the Intersection Association for Rights and Freedoms and feminist organizations have been sounding the alarm, but this phenomenon continues to escalate. Since 2018, the number of femicides has increased sixfold, reaching over […]
Sonia Dahmani
Summary: Sonia Dahmani is a lawyer and media personality. She has been imprisoned since May due to a case filed against her related to one of her radio statements. In June, new charges were brought against her by the public prosecution, in two separate cases, due to television and radio interventions she made earlier this […]
Summary of violations of freedom of opinion in May 2024
To view via this link: Summary of violations of freedom of opinion in May 2024 The Observatory for Violations of Freedom of Expression and Opinion issued a summary of violations of freedom of opinion during May 2024. During this period, Tunisia has witnessed a rise in opinion trials, targeting a number of citizens from different […]
Tunisia: Two years after the arbitrary dismissal of judges, the independence of the judiciary is facing grave danger
Tunisia: Two years after the arbitrary dismissal of judges, the independence of the judiciary is facing grave danger. Two years after the mass and arbitrary dismissal of 57 judges by President Kais Said on 1 June 2022, the independence of the judiciary in Tunisia remains severely threatened. These dismissals, which were carried out without any […]
Mahdi Zagrouba
Summary: Mahdi Zargouba is a Tunisian lawyer known for his opposition to the current regime. He was arrested by masked police officers, subjected to violence, and imprisoned due to several charges brought against him per Articles 125 and 127 of the Penal Code and Article 24 of Decree No. 54. Personal Information: Name: Mahdi Zargouba […]