AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPress Freedom Under Pressure: Tunisian journalists protested outside a court over the arrest of investigative journalist Mohamed Yousfi, detained on alleged illicit enrichment and money-laundering charges that his lawyer says lack concrete evidence, as rights groups warn of a widening crackdown on independent voices. Opposition Justice Concerns: Amnesty International renewed calls for the immediate release of Ennahdha leader Rached Ghannouchi, citing multiple politically motivated cases, due-process violations, and serious health concerns after a new life sentence. Civil Society & Labor: The UGTT warned of worsening economic and social crises and authorized a campaign of action that could include a general strike, while urging defense of economic and social rights and freedoms. Detainees’ Health Watch: Concern is growing over the health of Global Sumud Flotilla activist Wael Naouar, on hunger strike for weeks in pre-trial detention, with reports of severe weight loss and breathing difficulties. EU Push for Pluralism: The EU urged Tunisia to create conditions for political pluralism and questioned whether fair-trial guarantees were respected after Tunisia’s top court upheld harsh sentences in a state-security “conspiracy” case. Regional Diplomacy: Tunisia’s foreign policy engagement featured in Arab League deliberations in Cairo, with emphasis on the Palestinian cause and regional escalation.
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