Tunisian court sentences opposition leaders for ‘plotting against the state’

On Tuesday, a number of prominent Tunisian politicians, notably opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi, were sentenced to a minimum of 12 years in prison for “conspiracy” against the state. This development marks a significant escalation in President Kais Saied’s ongoing efforts to suppress political dissent and consolidate power. As tensions rise in Tunisia, the implications of these sentences on the political landscape are profound, raising concerns about the future of democracy in the country.