Tunis: Tunisia's authorities are presented with a final opportunity to rectify what many have called a miscarriage of justice, involving the convictions of 34 prominent opposition figures, human rights defenders, and lawyers. These individuals were sentenced on charges widely considered to be politically motivated, following a mass trial fraught with due process violations.

According to African Press Organization, the convictions, initially handed down by the Tunis Criminal Court of First Instance on April 18, 2025, were based on unfounded state security charges. The trial resulted in prison sentences ranging from four to 66 years. Despite appeals, the Tunis Court of Appeal upheld the convictions on November 27, 2025, adjusting the sentences to between five and 45 years. This decision has been criticized for perpetuating the misuse of the justice system to target dissent.

Many of the imprisoned individuals, such as Ayachi Hammami, Chaima Issa, and Ahmed Nejib Chebbi, have been detained since February 2023. Their health has deteriorated due to poor detention conditions exacerbated by recent heatwaves. The authorities are urged to overturn these unjust convictions and ensure that all detainees have access to adequate healthcare, legal representation, and family visits, in compliance with international standards.