Opposition leader in Tanzania addresses the media amid concerns over access and political rights.
A Tunisian court has sentenced several opposition members, businessmen, and lawyers to prison terms ranging from 13 to 66 years in a mass trial that critics argue is politically motivated. Key figures such as opposition politician Khayam Turki and businessman Kamel Ltaif received lengthy sentences for allegedly attempting to destabilize the country and overthrow President Kais Saied. Saied, who has had full control of the judiciary since dissolving parliament in 2021, has faced accusations of authoritarian rule. The trial, which included prominent opposition members like Ghazi Chaouachi and Issam Chebbi, has sparked outrage, with many describing it as a farce designed to silence dissent. Opposition leaders argue the case is fabricated to solidify Saied’s one-man rule and crush opposition forces.