Tunisia’s Top Court Upholds 45-Year Sentences in Opposition Crackdown

Tunisia’s highest court confirmed prison terms of up to 45 years on Thursday for opposition leaders, lawyers, and businessmen. The convictions stem from a mass trial linked to an alleged conspiracy against the state. Opponents of President Kais Saied said the ruling deepens his authoritarian grip on the country. The case is part of a broader crackdown on political dissent that has intensified since Saied expanded his powers in 2021. The court’s decision is final and cannot be appealed.