Tunisian Police Arrest Opposition Leader Shaima Aissa Under 20-Year Sentence

Tunisian security forces detained prominent opposition figure Shaima Aissa during a protest in the capital on Saturday, according to her lawyers.

This arrest is part of the enforcement of a final court sentence that condemns her to 20 years in prison.

Aissa is recognized as one of the leading opposition figures in Tunisia in recent years, having participated in numerous protests demanding political reforms.

Her detention has sparked significant debate among human rights and political circles, particularly as it coincides with rising tensions between authorities and the opposition.