Politician Ayachi Hammami latest arrest in Tunisia opposition crackdown
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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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AI-ExtractedHammami plans to go on hunger strike.
An appeals court upheld convictions against dozens of the administration’s political opponents.
Ayachi Hammami was arrested at his home to enforce a five-year prison sentence.
Charges against opposition members are fabricated and designed to eliminate dissent.
Police are widely expected to arrest Najib Chebbi, who received a 12-year prison sentence.
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