Tunisian Ex — PM Sentenced to 24 Years for Aiding Jihadists to Syria. Tunis, Tunisia — 2026-02-27 Lead Paragraph Former Tunisian Prime Minister Ali Larayedh has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for aiding jihadists in traveling to Syria, a decision handed down by the Tunisian Appeals Court on Thursday evening.
The sentence was reduced from the initial 34 years imposed by the first trial in May 2025.
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The Appeals Court of Tunis upheld the conviction against Larayedh, who was Prime Minister from 2013 to 2014, but reduced the sentence by ten years.
The prosecution had initially sought a 34-year sentence, which was confirmed by the first trial result.
Larayedh’s party, the Islamist opposition Ennahda, has criticized the sentence as “politically motivated.”
The former Prime Minister’s first trial last year was marked by doubts regarding the solid proof of the accusations against him. Seven other individuals were also sentenced during the same hearing, with sentences ranging from three to 28 years in prison.
The case, known as “Tasfir, “has been a point of contention, with the initial trial raising questions about the evidence presented.
The trial’s outcome is seen as a significant development in Tunisia’s efforts to combat terrorism and jihadist activities. Ending.
Further details regarding the implications of the sentence and the next steps in the case are expected to emerge in the coming days.
The Tunisian government has not yet commented on the Appeals Court’s decision.
