Tunisia Jails Anti-Racism Activist for Eight Years
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A Tunisian appeals court on Tuesday confirmed an eight-year prison sentence for anti-racism activist Saadia Mosbah on charges of financial misconduct, according to two of her lawyers. The ruling upholds the original verdict, which Mosbah's legal team has criticized as politically motivated. The activist, known for her work combating discrimination against Black Tunisians, was convicted over alleged irregularities in the management of her non-profit organization.