US EditionTunisian Court Sentences Prominent Lawyer Critical of President to Two Years
- A Tunisian court sentenced Sonia Dhamani to two years for criticizing the government's treatment of sub-Saharan African migrants, according to her lawyers.
- Dhamani's lawyers withdrew from the trial when the judge refused to adjourn due to claims of double jeopardy.
- The case against Dhamani relied on Tunisia's controversial cybercrime law, Decree 54, which rights groups widely condemned.
- Lawyer Bassem Trifi called the court's verdict 'a grave injustice'.
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Tunisia court sentences Sonia Dhamani, a lawyer critical of the president, to 2 years
A Tunisian court on Monday sentenced Sonia Dhamani, a prominent lawyer and critical voice of President Kais Saied, to two years, lawyers said, in a case rights groups say marks a deeping crackdown on dissent in the North African country.
Tunisia court sentences lawyer critical of president to two years in prison
A Tunisian court has sentenced Sonia Dhamani, a prominent lawyer and renowned critic of President Kais Saied, to two years in jail, lawyers have said, in a case that rights groups say marks a deepening crackdown on dissent in the North African country.
Tunisian court sentences prominent lawyer critical of president to two years
A Tunisian court on Monday sentenced Sonia Dahmani, a prominent lawyer and critic of President Kais Saied, to two years in prison, lawyers said, in a case rights groups say marks a deeping crackdown on dissent in the North African country.
Tunisian Court Sentences Sonia Dhamani: A Legal Controversy Unfolds
A Tunisian court sentenced lawyer Sonia Dhamani to two years for criticizing practices against sub-Saharan African migrants. Her legal team withdrew from the trial, alleging double jeopardy. Dhamani is a notable critic of President Kais Saied, raising concerns over legal proceedings and free speech in Tunisia.
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