Human Rights Watch warns that a rising tide of arrests, prosecutions, and suspensions is intensifying repression against Tunisia’s civil society, raising concerns over shrinking space for activism and independent organizations. The crackdown appears to be targeting those advocating for democratic freedoms, with legal measures increasingly used to silence dissent. Authorities are accused of exploiting legal frameworks to undermine opposition voices, prompting fears of a broader erosion of human rights protections. The report highlights how such actions could further destabilize an already fragile political environment.
Arrests, prosecutions and suspensions are putting growing pressure on Tunisia’s civil society, Human Rights Watch says.
