Skander Sassi, a 33-year-old Tunisian citizen, holds a disability card certifying an intellectual disability, is under regular psychiatric follow-up, and has previously been hospitalised at Razi University Hospital…
Types of violation · Documented cases
Suspected torture
All documented cases classified under this type of violation, linked to the detention facility where they occurred and to their source.
Showing 15 of 15 cases
Farouk Amroussia, a Tunisian citizen, was subjected to suspected torture and serious ill-treatment in connection with a quarrel in which he was not involved, during which he was…
Abid Dkhili, a young Tunisian man from the El Malja El Kahla neighbourhood in Jendouba, was arrested 10 days before his death on a charge of possession of…
Bilel Smai, a 28-year-old Tunisian man originally from Nabeul governorate, suffers from a heart condition. He was subjected to serious suspected torture at the on-duty police post ("markaz…
Imed Mhaouech, a 36-year-old Tunisian citizen from Monastir governorate, was arrested on 13 March 2024 and committed to Monastir Civil Prison in connection with a criminal case. He…
Mohamed Ali Ben Khemis, a 31-year-old Tunisian man, had suffered since 2018 from severe psychological disorders and episodes, and was being treated at Razi Hospital, where he had…
Atef Hammami, a 46-year-old Tunisian citizen from Ariana governorate, held an intellectual disability card and worked as a day labourer. He died on 15 January 2026 at Charles…
Rabii Chihaoui, a young Tunisian man from Hay Hlel in Tunis, was arrested following a quarrel with one of his neighbours, who filed a complaint against him with…
Date of committal to prison: 1 June 2024
Akram Jemaaoui
On 1 June 2024, Akram Jemaaoui was attending a football match at Radès stadium. Following violence that broke out outside the stadium, he was arrested and taken to…
On 11 February 2023, arrested
Khayam Turki
On 11 February 2023, political activist Khayam Turki was arrested after his home was raided and searched by the First National Unit for the Investigation of Terrorist Crimes,…
Date of arrest: 15 July 2025
Montassar Abdelwahed
On 15 July 2025, Montassar (a middle-aged Tunisian man, married and father of four) was arrested in the street by plain-clothes security officers, who searched him without finding…
11 April 2025: order placing him in police custody in connection with a criminal case
Hatem Abed
On 11 April 2025, an order was issued placing Hatem Abed in police custody in connection with a criminal case, and he was then committed to Mornag Civil…
December 2023
Khaled Mabrouki
In December 2023, Khaled Mabrouki was arrested following a dispute with one of his female neighbours; he was later brought before the courts and sentenced to one year's…
22 April 2022
Rayen Khalfi
On 22 April, Rayen appeared before the court in normal health and expressed remorse, and his lawyer requested his release in view of his young age and clean…
Date of committal to prison: 31 January 2024
Ahmed Harbaoui
Ahmed Harbaoui was committed to Mornaguia Civil Prison on 31 January 2024 with no signs of illness. His health gradually deteriorated (dehydration, blood pressure disorders, weight loss) without…
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All Types of violation
Ill-treatment 28
Denial of medical care 26
Violation of due process 16
Suspected torture 15
Suspicious death in prison 13
Denial of family visits / contact with family 10
Denial of access to a lawyer 6
Overcrowding 5
Misuse of solitary confinement 2
Enforced disappearance 1
Denial of educational and recreational rights 1
Individualised-treatment classification 1