Judicial Independence Under Strain in Tunisia: Tunisia’s transitional justice is hit again as Sihem Bensedrine receives prison sentences tied to the Truth and Dignity Commission’s findings, raising fears of a chilling effect on victims and human rights work. Press Freedom Rollback: Journalist Haythem El Mekki is sentenced to one year in prison for posts about a morgue in Sfax, a move rights groups say fits a wider pattern of criminalising media under broad telecom rules. Civil Society Meets Legal Pressure: Lawyers stage a major nationwide strike demanding judicial independence and the release of detained colleagues, underscoring how the justice system is becoming both a shield and a target. EU-Tunisia Migration Deal Fallout: Human rights groups renew calls to suspend EU support for Tunisia’s migration control, arguing the 2023 MoU has normalised abuses and deepened violations at sea and at borders. Libya Political Roadmap: UNSMIL plans to resume Libya election talks in August, focusing on the legal framework for presidential and parliamentary polls. Regional Rights Watch: Amnesty highlights the African Court’s 20-year record while urging AU states to fully back the court’s human-rights mandate.