Abusive Conspiracy Trial Opens in Tunis

By Human Rights Watch

A long-awaited trial for so-called conspiracy against the state began in Tunis on Tuesday. It should not be taking place. Forty people, including political opponents, activists, lawyers, and other public figures, are accused of “conspiracy against internal and external State security” and terrorism for plotting to overthrow the government of Tunisian President Kais Saied. Human Rights Watch observed the trial and reviewed the investigating judge’s 140-page closing order—allowing the case to be referred to trial—which shows these serious charges to appear unfounded…

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