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Tunisian Regime Intensifies Crackdown on Opposition Figures

The regime in Tunisia has significantly increased the number of politically motivated arrests. .

Tunisian Regime Intensifies Crackdown on Opposition Figures

Tunisian opposition leader attacked with acid

Abdellatif Mekki, prominent Tunisian opposition leader, is being treated for serious burns after an acid attack, according to his party. Mekki, a former health minister who made an unsuccessful attempt to challenge President Kaïs Saïed in the October election, is said to have been attacked outside his home.

Tunisian opposition leader attacked with acid

Tunisia's President Wins Disputed Election

Tunisia's President Kaïs Saïed emerges victorious from the presidential election with 90. 7 percent of the votes, according to Tunisian authorities.

Tunisia's President Wins Disputed Election

One year in prison for sarcastic comment

A Tunisian lawyer and media personality has been sentenced to one year in prison for comments criticizing the country, according to her family. Sonia Dahmani was arrested on May 11 when masked police stormed the bar association she had taken refuge in after getting into trouble for participating in a TV program.

One year in prison for sarcastic comment