Tunisian politician Ahmed Saidani detained for ridiculing President Kais Saied on Facebook: ‘top leader of sewage’
Tunisian Lawmaker Arrested Amidst Growing Crackdown on Dissent Tunisian police detained lawmaker Ahmed Saidani on Wednesday, according to two of his colleagues. This incident seems to highlight an increasing crackdown on those critical of President Kais Saied. Recently, Mr. Saidani has drawn attention for his severe critiques of the president. Just a day before his […]
Democracy campaigners criticise President Saied as polls close in Tunisia | Tunisia
Tunisian presidential election polls come as President Kais Saied seeks a second term, with his most prominent critics jailed and his main rival suddenly jailed last month has ended. Observers see the election, which Saied is expected to win, as the final chapter in Tunisia's democratic experiment. Official results will not be announced until Monday […]