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While Tunisia is a trusted ally in curbing migration to Europe, human rights observers don't consider it a "safe" place for migrants.

While Tunisia is a trusted ally in curbing migration to Europe, human rights observers don't consider it a "safe" place for migrants given ongoing crackdowns by the increasingly repressive government.

While Tunisia is a trusted ally in curbing migration to Europe, human rights observers don't consider it a "safe" place for migrants given ongoing crackdowns by the increasingly repressive government.

From GHADA KHALIFA in Tunis, TunisiaTunisia BureauTUNIS, (CAJ News) - TUNISIA has heightened a crackdown on critics of the government as it consolidates a ban on public freedoms and restricts peaceful assembly. This has marred preparations for elections scheduled for later this year. The clampdown extends the deteriorating human rights situation in the country since

Analysts and rights groups have pointed to the muted response to Ennahda leader’s latest criminal conviction.

The ex-US secretary of state’s name has figured in a ‘conspiracy’ case, one among many targeting political opponents.

Tunisia experienced further regression in terms of human rights and the rule of law during 2023 in the absence of genuine checks and balances on President Kais Saied’s power, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2024. The government has taken new steps to muzzle free speech, prosecute dissent, and crack down on migrants and asylum seekers.

Sassi was arrested after a raid on his family’s home on Wednesday night.

First two prison sentences under decree used to stifle free speech

Tunisian authorities have sentenced two political opposition activists to prison terms for criticizing the government under a 2022 cybercrime decree-law.