Two years behind bars, two years without freedom
Intersection Association for Rights and Freedoms is monitoring with deep concern the judicial proceedings in the political case known in the media as the “Conspiracy Case,” which resulted in a large wave of arrests in Tunisia in February 2023. The judicial authorities have decided to charge over forty opposition figures, including politicians and human rights […]
Freedom of Expression in Tunisia: A Law Crisis or a Societal Crisis?
To access the report: Freedom of Expression in Tunisia A Law Crisis or a Societal Crisis Since July 25, Tunisia has undergone political and legislative transformations that have significantly impacted various legal and social aspects, including freedom of expression. These changes were accompanied by the issuance of Decree No. 54 of 2022 on combating crimes […]
Compulsory Silence
To access the report: Compulsory Silence This report highlights the continued deterioration of freedom of opinion and expression in Tunisia during the second half of 2024. This decline results from the repressive policies adopted by the Tunisian authorities to silence and exclude those who oppose or criticize them through digital platforms. The Observatory of Violations […]
Inhumane detention conditions threaten Abir Moussi’s life
Intersection Association for Rights and Freedoms is loosely monitoring the legal developements in the cases involving the Tunisian politician Abir Moussi, pointing out the Human Rights violations she has been enduring. Arrested on October 3, 2023, Moussi has been held in detention for over 500 days, during which she has faced numerous violations of her […]
Ban On Protests in front of the prison of Mornaguia : Preventing Support for Sihem Bensedrine and Ongoing Suppression of Freedoms
On January 28, 2025, the Tunisian Association of Democratic Women organized a peaceful protest in solidarity with human rights activist Sihem Ben sedrine, who has been imprisoned since August 2024 and has been on a hunger strike since January 14, 2025. Ben sedrine is protesting the injustices she endures due to her role as the […]
Sonia Dahmani’s Case: A Blow to Free Expression and Justice in Tunisia
Intersection Association for Rights and Freedoms strongly denounces the appellate court’s decision on January 24, 2025 against lawyer and journalist Sonia Dahmani, reaffirming the initial conviction pursuant to Article 24 of Decree 54, and shortening her prison sentence from 2 years to 1 year and six months, which stems from her media statements in which […]
FROM DETENTION TO PRISON: THE JOURNEY OF WOMEN POLITICAL PRISONERS IN TUNISIA
To access the report: From Detention to Prison The Journey of Women Political Prisoners in Tunisia.
Citizenship Without Hate
LGBTQIA+ individuals and women live under the constant influence of hate speech that permeates every aspect of their daily lives. This toxic narrative follows them everywhere—on the streets, in workplaces, on their way home, and even in digital spaces through social media platforms. It extends further, invading their private spaces through television screens and other […]
Transgender Women In Tunisian prisons: continuous suffering and significant challenges
Transgender Women In Tunisian prisons: continuous suffering and significant challenges In Tunisian prisons, Transgender women endure a harsh reality, highlighting the severe discrimination they’re experiencing. Their suffering begins at detention, as Tunisia’s legal system refuses to recognize their gender identity, forcing them to be processed under their former names and gender identification in all official […]
No to criminalizing protest and Freedom of expression
Joint Statement No to criminalizing protest and Freedom of expression In recent weeks, the current political authority has intensified its use of state powers to suppress peaceful protests and target activists. As a result, civil society faces tighter restrictions with the severe limitation of political, social, and union activities. The new prosecutions have targeted several […]