Tunisian Lawyer Arrested After Criticizing Mass Sentencing of Opposition Figures

Tunisian authorities arrested prominent lawyer Ahmed Souab after he condemned mass convictions of opposition figures, part of a broader crackdown that saw 40 people sentenced on charges including conspiracy and terrorism, with some tried in absentia. Journalists were barred from proceedings, and rights groups including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch denounced the process as unjust and repressive, highlighting concerns over due process, press freedom, and suppression of dissent.