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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.
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Since December 10, 2025, former President Trump has intensified racist comments targeting Somali immigrants and their representatives, including Ilhan Omar, amid ongoing immigration policies and political tensions. His remarks have sparked widespread condemnation and concern over rising xenophobia in the US and globally.
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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.
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Protests in Tunisia mark the 15th anniversary of the Arab Spring, with demonstrators demanding the closure of a toxic phosphate plant in Gabes amid environmental health concerns. Meanwhile, nationwide unrest continues, with a deadly police incident in Kairouan fueling calls for accountability and political change. Today's date is Thu, 18 Dec 2025.
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On 26 December 2025, British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah was released from Egyptian detention after years imprisoned for his activism and returned to the UK. His release followed a pardon by Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi and extensive lobbying by UK governments. Historic social media posts calling for violence have since sparked political backlash and calls to revoke his British citizenship.
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Heavy rainfall in Tunisia, the worst in over 70 years, has caused severe flooding, resulting in at least five deaths, widespread property damage, and disruptions to daily life. The storm system, Storm Harry, is affecting multiple North African countries, with rescue efforts ongoing.
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Recent storms across Tunisia, Spain, and Portugal have caused fatalities, widespread damage, and disruptions. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, and landslides have impacted communities, with authorities warning of ongoing risks due to climate change and urbanization. The storms highlight increasing extreme weather events in the region.
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Tunisian police detained lawmaker Ahmed Saidani, a vocal critic of President Kais Saied, as part of a broader crackdown on opposition figures. Saidani recently mocked the president on Facebook, highlighting ongoing political repression since Saied's consolidation of power in 2021. The arrest underscores Tunisia's deteriorating political climate.