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Kais Saied

Tunisian politician, academic and jurist
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    Thousands march in Tunis against Saied in largest protest in years

    Hundreds of police were deployed as the march moved along Habib Bourguiba Avenue, where protesters demanded the release of detained critics and an end to restrictions on unions.

  • Jun 26

    Tunisia hands transitional justice figure Sihem Ben Sedrine 25-year sentence in two trial verdicts

    A Tunis court sentenced former Truth and Dignity Commission president Sihem Ben Sedrine to a total of 25 years in prison late Thursday, drawing condemnation from rights groups and a vow to appeal from the 75-year-old activist.

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