CITY, Tunisia — Human Rights Watch (HRW) has issued a stark warning about the escalating crackdown on political opponents and human rights activists in Tunisia.
The organization has joined the chorus of United Nations experts and civil society groups expressing deep concern over the country’s intensifying human rights crisis. Five years since Tunisian President Kais Saied assumed extraordinary executive powers, HRW reports that the situation has deteriorated dramatically.
The resurgence of authoritarianism has led to the systematic repression of civil society, journalists, political opponents, independent lawyers, and migrants, eroding the rule of law. Most recently, Tunisian courts have sentenced eight human rights defenders to prison terms and heavy fines for charges related to their work. Speaking at the 62nd session of the UN Human Rights Council, HRW called on the body and member states to publicly condemn the repression.
The organization’s report indicates that the failure of the international community to address the situation has effectively provided a green light for Tunisia’s authorities to continue escalating the crackdown.
The demonstrations on December 6, 2025, by thousands of supporters of opposition parties, human rights, and civil society activists underscore the deepening crisis of civic space in the country.
As authorities seek to restrict the activities of activists and organizations, HRW and other stakeholders are urging a stronger stance against the crackdown on human rights and civil society.
The international community’s response to the crisis in Tunisia remains to be seen, with experts advocating for a more decisive action.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: Africanews
Source: Rédaction Africanews
