Event Brief
Tunisia detains at least 11 after protest over Gaza flotilla
By The BriefBrief · Sources (4)
Filed: Sep 20, 2026 at 1:05 AM ET
UPDATED Sep 21, 2026 at 4:07 PM ET
Summary: Lawyers in Tunisia say at least 11 people were arrested after calling for the release of jailed organisers of the Sumud Flotilla, which sought to sail to Gaza in 2025. Authorities have not confirmed the arrests, while activists said at least 13 were detained. Hundreds protested in Tunis for four pro-Palestinian activists jailed on charges of misusing funds; the group says hunger-striking detainees’ health is deteriorating.
WHO: Lawyers in Tunisia; activists; Tunisian authorities
WHAT: At least 11 people were arrested following a protest calling for the release of jailed Sumud Flotilla organisers.
WHEN: Sep 21, 2026 at 2:23 PM ET
WHERE: Tunis, Tunisia
WHY: The arrests followed calls for the release of jailed pro-Palestinian activists accused by Tunisian authorities of misusing funds raised for the Gaza-bound flotilla.
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