Labour & Civil Society: Tunisia’s UGTT has reaffirmed plans for a nationwide general strike, authorizing an escalating campaign of action while saying the timing will be set after consultations with the Bar Association and human-rights groups, with demands focused on economic and social rights plus public and individual freedoms. Press Freedom Under Pressure: Journalists protested in Tunis demanding the immediate release of investigative reporter Mohamed El Yousfi, arrested last Friday on illicit enrichment and money-laundering charges that his lawyer and syndicate say are fabricated; the case adds to a wider crackdown that has seen other media figures jailed. Opposition Justice Concerns: Amnesty International renewed calls for the release of Ennahdha leader Rached Ghannouchi, warning that multiple convictions and a life sentence in a “Secret Apparatus” case reflect serious due-process violations and politicized prosecutions. Human Rights in Detention: Health concerns are worsening for Wael Naouar, a pro-Palestinian flotilla activist on hunger strike in detention, with his lawyer describing very serious condition after weeks without food. Economy & Finance: Fitch affirmed Tunisia’s B- rating, but highlighted how reliance on the central bank and weak reserves keep the country below its model score, with an early end to financing in 2027 raising pressure risks for the banking sector. Regional Diplomacy & Security: Iran’s embassy in Tunisia used a Bollywood Akshay Kumar meme to mock US President Trump after Tehran claimed it captured an unmanned US underwater vessel near the Strait of Hormuz, tying the taunt to oil prices and upcoming elections.