Tunisia suspends rights group amid widening repression

Tunisia suspends one of Africa’s oldest human rights groups for a month as critics warn of a slide back toward authoritarian rule. | Contesto: cronaca

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Tunisian authorities have ordered one of Africa’s oldest human rights organizations to suspend all activities for 30 days, the latest in a series of moves that critics say signal a deepening crackdown on civil society and a return to authoritarian rule. The decision, announced by the Tunisian government on Monday, targets the Tunisian Human Rights League, an independent watchdog founded in 1976 that has long been a pillar of the country’s civil society. The suspension order did not specify a reason, but it comes amid a broader government campaign against opposition figures, journalists, and activists since President Kais Saied consolidated power in 2021. The Tunisian Human Rights League has documented abuses and advocated for democratic freedoms for decades, including during the 2011 revolution that sparked the Arab Spring. Its temporary shutdown is the latest blow to the democratic gains that followed the ouster of longtime dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. Critics argue that President Saied, who dissolved parliament and began ruling by decree in July 2021, is systematically dismantling checks on executive power. Since then, authorities have arrested dozens of politicians, judges, and media figures, and have taken control of the election commission. The suspension of the rights group, observers say, fits a pattern of silencing independent voices. The move has drawn international concern. Human rights organizations and foreign governments have warned that Tunisia’s democratic trajectory is in jeopardy. The United Nations and the European Union have repeatedly called on Tunisian authorities to respect freedom of association and assembly. For many Tunisians, the suspension of the rights league is a painful reminder of the pre-revolution era when such groups were routinely suppressed. The organization had survived previous authoritarian regimes, but its current forced hiatus raises questions about the future of civic space in the country. The one-month suspension could be extended, and it remains unclear whether the group will be allowed to resume its work without further restrictions. The coming weeks will test whether Tunisia’s government is willing to engage...

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