Tunisia jails opposition in mass trial, raising human rights concerns. Ayachi Hammami, ex-minister for human rights, stays out of the spotlight.
As of December 2025, Tunisia's Court of Appeal upheld prison sentences ranging from 2 to 45 years for around 40 opposition figures, including activists, lawyers, and politicians. The convictions stem from a politically charged mass trial accusing them of conspiracy and terrorism. Rights groups condemn the verdicts as a crackdown on dissent under President Kais Saied's rule, with hunger strikes underway by some prisoners.
A man died in a Cairo police station hours after arrest amid allegations of torture and abuse. New rights reports reveal systemic violations, including enforced disappearances and deaths in custody, with authorities denying misconduct. The cases highlight ongoing human rights abuses in Egypt's detention system.