Tunisia: Upheld Convictions in Mass 'Conspiracy Case' a Travesty of Justice
[AI London] In response to the Tunis Court of Cassation upholding the convictions and lengthy prison sentences against 34 defendants in the politically motivated 'conspiracy case', Yasmine Ahmed, Amnesty International's Senior Director for Regional Human Rights Impact, said:
The Tunis Court of Cassation's decision to maintain convictions and heavy prison terms for 34 defendants in a politically motivated conspiracy case has been criticized as a severe blow to justice. Amnesty International's senior regional director, Yasmine Ahmed, condemned the court's validation of draconian sentences, including up to 45 years, following a flawed trial based on unsubstantiated allegations.
The trial's integrity was further compromised by multiple due process violations, such as remote hearings and denial of defendants' right to attendance. Prominent opposition figures, lawyers, and human rights advocates were among those wrongfully imprisoned, including Ayachi Hammami, Ahmed Nejib Chebbi, and Chaima Issa. International observers have long condemned the trial for severe fair trial violations and political motivations.
The authorities must now quash these unjust convictions and release all those detained solely for exercising their human rights.
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