The article discusses a crucial court hearing in Tunisia on September 3, 2026, regarding a controversial case where 34 opposition figures, including politicians and human rights defenders, were convicted on questionable charges related to "conspiracy." Amnesty International's Deputy Regional Director, Sara Hashash, emphasizes that these individuals were unjustly imprisoned for peacefully opposing the government, and their trial was unfair. The background reveals that in April 2025, a mass trial led to the convictions of 37 people, with sentences ranging from four to 66 years. An appeal in November 2025 confirmed the convictions for 34 of them, despite serious violations of their rights during the trial process. Many of these prisoners are suffering from health issues due to poor conditions in jail, especially during recent heatwaves. Amnesty International calls for the Tunisian authorities to correct these injustices, release those wrongfully imprisoned, and improve prison conditions to meet international standards.
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