Authorities in Tunisia Arrest Dozens Ahead of Presidential Elections
Why have Tunisian authorities stepped up their actions?
- Recently, 97 members of the opposition Ennahda group were detained.
- Opposition politicians and human rights defenders are being arbitrarily detained.
- Legal decisions to reinstate disqualified candidates are being ignored.
What does Amnesty International say about the situation?
Agnès Callamard, Secretary General of Amnesty International, calls for respect of human rights and fair elections. She emphasizes the importance of releasing detainees and allowing media to report freely.
How is the judiciary being affected?
- The Independent High Authority for Elections is being questioned for candidate approvals.
- The rejection of court rulings is criticized for undermining judicial independence.
What about media freedom?
- ISIE is restricting independent media coverage about the electoral process.
- Criminal complaints against critics include imprisonment and bans.
What is the situation for monitoring groups?
The accreditation of monitoring organizations is being denied based on alleged foreign funding issues.
Why is this concerning?
The erosion of the rule of law since 2022 is alarming. Authorities are accused of targeting political opponents and undermining human rights.
Source: www.amnesty.org