Tunisia's Authoritarian Leap: A Grim Omen for Democracy The Cassation Court's recent ruling has sent shockwaves through Tunisia and beyond, upholding prison sentences of up to 45 years for opposition leaders, lawyers, and businessmen convicted in a major conspiracy case.
This verdict is a stark reminder that Tunisia's slide into authoritarianism shows no signs of slowing down.
Behind this decision lies a pattern of judicial politicization that has been unfolding since President Kais Saied seized extraordinary powers in 2021.