Politician Ayachi Hammami latest arrest in Tunisia opposition crackdown

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Caolán MageeDecember 2, 2025 at 09:23 PM

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In Tunisia, police arrested opposition figure Ayachi Hammami at his home on December 2, 2025, to enforce a five-year prison sentence. This follows an appeals court upholding convictions against numerous opposition members, business figures, and lawyers on charges of conspiring against state security. Hammami, a former human rights minister, maintains his innocence and plans a hunger strike. His arrest follows that of Chaima Issa, who was detained last week. The prosecution targets around 40 individuals accused of attempting to destabilize the country and overthrow President Kais Saied. Opposition members claim the charges are fabricated and designed to suppress dissent amid growing authoritarianism. Najib Chebbi, head of the main opposition coalition, is also expected to be arrested to serve a 12-year sentence.

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Kais Saied ×280% Ayachi Hammami ×4100% Tunisia ×4100%

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opposition crackdown 90% prison sentence 70% political opponents 70% fabricated charges 60% authoritarianism 60% political dissent 50% state security 50% hunger strike 40% human rights 40%