Tunisia’s Top Court Upholds Prison Terms for Opposition Leaders

Tunisia’s highest court has rejected the final appeals of dozens of opposition figures, including politicians, lawyers, and business leaders. The ruling confirms long prison sentences handed down in a sweeping conspiracy case. The defendants were convicted on charges related to plotting against state security. Their legal teams argued the trial was politically motivated. Opponents of President Kais Saied say the decision solidifies the country’s shift toward authoritarian rule. They argue the case was designed to silence dissent. The court’s move is final, leaving the convicted individuals with no further legal recourse under Tunisian law. Rights groups have repeatedly called the proceedings unfair. President Saied has defended the judiciary’s actions, stating they are necessary to protect national stability. He has not commented directly on this latest ruling.