Tunisia: Jailed Opposition Leader Assaulted

On November twelfth, serious allegations surfaced from Tunisia, accusing prison authorities of brutally assaulting jailed opposition leader Jawhar Ben Mbarek, who is on a hunger strike. Ben Mbarek, a critic of President Kais Saied, was sentenced to eighteen years on charges he denies. His lawyer reported severe beatings, with Ben Mbarek claiming four guards attacked him. Despite this, Ben Mbareks family and lawyers insist he continues his hunger strike. This incident is part of a larger movement, with at least five other opposition leaders on hunger strike, demanding release and asserting charges are baseless. Rights groups accuse the Tunisian government of using the legal system to suppress dissent, a claim President Saied denies. This situation highlights a concerning period for human rights and political freedom in Tunisia. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.