Tunisian Opposition Leader Chaima Aïssa Arrested During Protest to Serve 20-Year Sentence

Tunisian security forces arrested prominent opposition figure Chaima Aïssa today while she was participating in a demonstration in the capital.

This arrest is part of the enforcement of a final judgment sentencing her to 20 years in prison.

Chaima Aïssa has emerged as a leading figure in Tunisia's opposition in recent years, actively participating in numerous protests advocating for political reforms.

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