Rights defenders decry civil society crackdown in Tunisia
By The BriefBrief
Human Rights Watch and other activists warn that Tunisia’s civil society is at risk of being completely stifled five years into President Kais Saied’s authoritarian rule. They describe a continuing crackdown that threatens the country’s once vibrant rights and advocacy sector.
WHO:Human Rights Watch and other activists
WHAT:Rights defenders warn that Tunisia’s civil society is in danger of being completely stifled amid a civil society crackdown under President Kais Saied.
WHEN:Reported Sep 2, 2026 at 2:24 AM ET
WHERE:Tunisia
WHY:They are reacting to a continuing civil society crackdown that threatens Tunisia’s rights and advocacy groups.
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