Tunisian President Saied Dismisses Criticism, Insists Arrests Necessary For National Security
Tunisian President Kais Saied defends recent arrests of journalists, commentators, and lawyers, despite international backlash. Hundreds protest in Tunis, decrying arrests and crackdown on dissent, chanting “Freedom!” and “The police state belongs in the past!” Arrests occur under Decree 54, which punishes “spreading false information” with up to five years in prison, sparking concerns over … Read more