Tunisia's Hunger Strike: Ghannouchi & Others Protest Imprisonment

Tunisias Political Turmoil Escalates: Opposition Leader Ghannouchi Begins Hunger StrikeIn a significant development, Rached Ghannouchi, an 84-year-old opposition leader, started a hunger strike from jail, joining two other politicians in protesting what they claim as unjust imprisonment. This action highlights the deep political tensions in Tunisia, where many opposition leaders are currently incarcerated. Ghannouchi, who leads the Ennahda party and is a vocal critic of President Saied, has been detained since 2023 and received a 37-year prison sentence. He refuses to appear in court, believing the judges are following Saieds directives. Meanwhile, concerns grow for Jawhar Ben Mbareks health, another politician on hunger strike, as his condition reportedly deteriorates. This situation underscores the severe political polarization in Tunisia, with the opposition viewing President Saieds actions as a coup, while Saied maintains his actions were necessary to rescue Tunisia from chaos. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.