Tunisia’s rights group is in the news as authorities crack down on civil society; Zied El-Heni arrested after April comments. Founded 1976 to defend human rights.
Tunisia has continued to restrict civil society organizations and arrest critics since President Kais Saied's power consolidation. Recent measures include suspending NGOs and detaining journalists, reflecting a broader crackdown on freedoms and opposition since 2021. These actions threaten Tunisia's democratic progress.