AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPrison & Human Rights: Jailed opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi reportedly fainted in Tunisia’s Mornaguia prison amid a heatwave, with an eyewitness describing extreme temperatures and cramped conditions that raise urgent concerns about his health and the authorities’ duty of care. Press Freedom Under Pressure: Tunisia’s courts have handed down prison sentences to journalists, including satirical columnist Haythem El Mekki, underscoring how telecom and speech-related laws are being used to curb criticism. Civic Space & Political Intimidation: International condemnation is growing after a video circulated online calling for the assassination of Workers’ Party leader Hamma Hammami, with activists accusing authorities of inaction in a climate of tightening control. Governance & Power Supply Crisis: Tunisia’s electricity and water strain is linked to deadly home power cuts during record heat, reigniting debate over STEG’s underinvestment and the political choices behind service breakdowns. Regional Politics: Hamas elected Khalil al-Hayya to lead its Politburo and called for Palestinian faction unity through an inclusive national dialogue, a development with wider implications for regional diplomacy.
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