Tunisian President Kais Saied's authoritarian grip on the country appears to be tightening, as a lawyer has been convicted for the second time this year under the president's controversial emergency powers. The conviction marks the latest escalation in Saied's crackdown on dissent, which has seen numerous activists, journalists, and opposition figures silenced or imprisoned. Critics argue that the president's actions are eroding the country's democratic gains and undermining the rule of law. As the international community watches with growing concern, Saied's regime continues to show little signs of relenting in its pursuit of control.
Lawyer convicted for the second time this year as President Saied's crackdown on dissent intensifies.
