US EditionTunisia detains prominent lawyer Souab, a critic of the president
- Tunisian police detained lawyer Ahmed Souab, known for his criticism of President Kais Saied, raising concerns about a crackdown on dissent.
- Souab's detention followed his critical comments about the judiciary during a trial that imposed harsh sentences on opposition leaders.
- His arrest sparked protests, with activists demanding his release and calling for an end to the silencing of critics.
- Human rights groups, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, expressed alarm at the increasing authoritarianism in Tunisia.
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Tunisia: lawyer Ahmed Souab arrested after denouncing injustice in the "conspiracy against the State" case
Several lawyers and relatives of Tunisian personalities, including opponents of President Kais Saïed, who were sentenced on Saturday to heavy sentences for "conspiracy against the State", denounced on Monday 21 April a trial "made of all materials", confirming appeals. Among these defence lawyers is Ahmed Souab, a former judge who denounced "an unprecedented injustice" in this case. He was arrested this Monday after referring to the pressure of …
Tunisia detains top lawyer Souab, critic of the president
Tunisian police on Monday detained Ahmed Souab, a prominent lawyer and fierce critic of the country's president, lawyers told Reuters, raising human rights groups' concerns that a crackdown on dissent will go ahead. Souab is among the lawyers acting for opposition leaders who received lengthy prison sentences on Saturday on conspiracy charges. Souab strongly criticised the judge and the trial on Friday, calling it a farce and saying the judiciar…
Prominent lawyer and critic of Tunisian president arrested
Tunisian police have arrested lawyer Ahmed Souab, his colleagues told Reuters. Souab is a prominent lawyer representing opposition members who were sentenced to prison terms of up to 66 years on Saturday. They were sentenced for conspiracy against state security and membership of a terrorist group. The 40 convicted include prominent politicians, journalists and former top officials. Souab has been critical of President Kais Saied and called the …
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