AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTunisia’s Civic Space Under Pressure: A major blow to transitional justice as Sihem Bensedrine is convicted in cases tied to her work at the Truth and Dignity Commission, raising fears of a chilling effect on victims and human rights defenders. Press Freedom at Risk: Journalist Haythem El Mekki was sentenced to one year in prison on appeal under the Telecommunications Code, continuing a pattern of legal harassment against critics. Civil Society and the Courts: Lawyers staged a nationwide strike demanding judicial independence and the release of detained colleagues, underscoring mounting pressure on Tunisia’s legal institutions. EU Migration Deal Scrutiny: 46 rights and humanitarian groups renewed calls for the EU to suspend funding for Tunisia’s migration control after three years of the EU-Tunisia MoU, citing torture, sexual violence, and forced returns. Political Tensions: Tunisia’s Workers’ Party accused a Saied supporter of publicly calling for the assassination of Hamma Hammami, alleging authorities fail to act against such threats.
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