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…
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Every violation recorded on the platform, linked to the detention facility where it occurred and to its source. 41 cases so far.
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Chadha Hadj Mbarek, a Tunisian journalist, faces serious charges in connection with her work as a journalist, in the framework of a case known as "Instalingo", after a…
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…
Nabil Maalaoui was arrested in January 2025 without any judgment having been issued against him, and was committed to Belli Civil Prison in Nabeul. During his detention he…
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…
Chawki Tabib, a Tunisian lawyer, former President of the National Bar Association and former president of the National Anti-Corruption Authority, has been subjected to judicial harassment lasting more…
Abir Moussi, a lawyer and president of the Free Destourian Party, was arrested on 3 October 2023 after going to the Presidential Palace to submit a grievance concerning…
Chaima Issa, a political activist and leading figure in the Salvation Front, has since 2022 faced multiple prosecutions over media statements in which she criticised the Tunisian army…
Yassine Bayoudh, a Tunisian citizen and father of three from Monastir governorate, suffered from glandular disorders, rapid heartbeat and hand tremors. He was moved between Monastir Civil Prison…
Saadia Mosbah, a human rights activist, is president of the association "Mnemty", which aims to raise awareness of the value of diversity and the importance of equality and…
The late Ramzi Briki was placed in pre-trial detention and committed to Mahdia Civil Prison in October 2023. He went on a hunger strike that began on Friday…
Mariem Sassi, a young Tunisian woman and political activist with the Free Destourian Party, spent 8 months in Manouba Women's Prison, having been sentenced to imprisonment under Article…
Sihem Bensedrine, a human rights defender and former president of the Truth and Dignity Commission, aged 76, has since 2021 faced an escalating series of judicial proceedings relating…
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…
On 4 May 2025, Wassim Hafedh Jaziri was arrested by National Security forces following a complaint against him: the officers stormed his home without a judicial warrant and…
Abdallah Said, a civil society activist, is president of the association "Children of the Moon", which works to support children with xeroderma pigmentosum ("children of the moon") and…
Hamza Dridi, a 33-year-old Tunisian man, had been held in Borj El Amri prison for more than one year and nine months without any judgment being handed down…
Skander Sassi, a 31-year-old Tunisian citizen from the Kasserine region, holds a disability card and receives treatment at Razi Hospital. He was committed to Kasserine Civil Prison in…
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…
Anas Saadaoui, an 18-year-old Tunisian from Mnihla in Ariana governorate, held a vocational aptitude certificate and was enrolled to continue his studies in tourism and hospitality in Tabarka.…
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…
Jasser Said, a 22-year-old Tunisian student in his second year of higher education majoring in English, from Ariana governorate, suffers from severe psychological disorders (bipolar disorder) and has…
Mondher Ounissi, a physician and university hospital professor specialising in nephrology and kidney transplantation at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Tunis El Manar, and Vice-President…
Issam Chebbi, a veteran Tunisian politician and Secretary-General of the Republican Party, was charged in the "conspiracy against state security" case and sentenced to 18 years in prison.…
Jawhar Ben Mbarek, a law professor and leading figure in the National Salvation Front, was arrested on 24 February 2023 in the framework of the "conspiracy against state…
On 27 June 2025, the investigation report was referred to the Public Prosecution
Issam Grimen
Issam Grimen, a Tunisian citizen who spent 20 years in Italy before being deported to Tunisia about a year and a half ago, was being held in Gafsa…
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…
Arrested in January 2025
Nabil Maalaoui
Nabil Maalaoui was arrested in January 2025 without any judgment having been issued against him, and was committed to Belli Civil Prison in Nabeul. During his detention he…
On 12 June 2025, the young Hazem Amara was arrested
Hazem Amara
On 12 June 2025, Hazem Amara (24, from Grombalia, diabetic and having undergone five open-heart operations) was arrested following a quarrel with a customer at the café where…
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…
January 2025
Mohamed Amine Jendoubi
Mohamed Amine Jendoubi, a 22-year-old Tunisian man, suffers from diabetes. A decision dismissing the case against him ("non-lieu") had been issued months earlier, yet he was not released…
13 May 2024
Sonia Dahmani
After she was committed to Manouba Women's Prison on 13 May 2024, she was subjected, on the occasion of an appeal hearing scheduled for 20 August 2024 (subsequently…
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…
3 August 2022
Rached Khiari
Rached Khiari was arrested on 3 August 2022 on the basis of four wanted notices issued by the Tunis Court of First Instance, the Tunis 2 Court and…
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…
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,…
March 2023
Habib Ellouze
Habib Ellouze, a former member of the National Constituent Assembly and a leading figure in the Ennahdha movement, aged 72, has been held under a committal warrant since…
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…
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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