Tunisia fails to accept key recommendations while Human Rights situation worsens considerably
Oral Statement of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) at the adoption of Tunisia’s UPR outcomes under agenda item 6 (more…)
Region and country Archives: Tunisia
The ICJ denounces Tunisia’s authoritarian drift and its nefarious impact on human rights
Tunisia: today, the ICJ denounced the brutal crackdown on political dissent and freedom of expression through a statement delivered during the General debate under item 4 at the Human Rights Council. The statement reads as follows: “Mr President, In Tunisia, since 25 July 2021, the President’s arrogation of powers and his successive autocratic decisions – […]
Tunisia: criminal trials of lawyers and politicians before military courts must stop
The ICJ condemns the use of military courts to try lawyers and politicians and, once again, urges the Tunisian authorities to ensure that all civilian accused of recognizably criminal offences be tried before independent and impartial civilian courts capable of guaranteeing a fair trial. (more…)
Tunisia: Authorities must stop using criminal law to target lawyers
The ICJ condemns the use of criminal judicial processes to harass and disrupt the work of lawyers who are acting as the last line of defense against the increasing crackdown on the rule of law and fundamental freedoms. يمكنكم قراءة وتحميل البيان باللغة العربية عبر هذا الرابط Tunisian lawyer and human rights defender Ayachi Hammami […]
Tunisia: ICJ urges the authorities to halt attacks on the rule of law and address the concerns raised during the Universal Periodic Review
The ICJ calls on the Tunisian authorities to accept the recommendations made by various UN Member States during the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), and urgently address the acute rule of law crisis in the country. (more…)
Tunisia: Repeal Draconian Cybercrime Decree
The new Decree 2022-54, promulgated by President Saied on Tuesday13 September 2022, without any consultation or public debate, threatens the right to freedom of expression and privacy in Tunisia and must be immediately revoked, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) said today. (more…)