Tunisia's court confirms harsh sentences for opposition leaders

In Tunisia, the highest court upheld the convictions of numerous opposition figures and activists accused of conspiring against state security. This ruling confirmed prison sentences of up to 45 years, part of a broader crackdown on dissent since President Kais Saied consolidated power in July 2021. The defendants have denied the charges, and their lawyers criticized the trial's fairness. Amnesty International condemned the convictions as politically motivated, citing concerns over the health conditions of many detainees.