AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTunisia’s Civic Space Under Pressure: Tunisia’s transitional justice is hit again as Sihem Bensedrine is sentenced in cases tied to the Truth and Dignity Commission, raising fears of a chilling effect on victims and human rights work. Press Freedom Crackdown: Journalist Haythem El Mekki is sentenced to one year in prison for “insulting others” via social media, a move rights groups say fits a broader pattern of criminalising media and critics. Rule of Law at Stake: Lawyers staged a major nationwide strike demanding judicial independence and the release of detained colleagues, underscoring mounting tensions around the justice system. Energy Crisis, Human Cost: Reports say five people died after oxygen machines failed during rolling power cuts amid extreme heat, with critics pointing to STEG’s weakened finances and underinvestment. Regional Politics Watch: Tunisia’s wider political environment also echoes in coverage of UNSMIL’s Libya election talks and EU-Tunisia migration deal criticism over rights violations.
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