\u201cThe Tunis Court of Cassation\u2019s decision to uphold these unjust convictions is a devastating blow to justice and an appalling indictment of the Tunisian justice system. By validating these draconian sentences, ranging up to 45 years, following a sham trial based on unfounded charges, the authorities have doubled down on their relentless campaign to eliminate political dissent and silence independent voices.
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\nThe Tunis Court of Cassation\u2019s decision to uphold these unjust convictions is a devastating blow to justice and an appalling indictment of the Tunisian justice system.<\/p>\n
Yasmine Ahmed, Amnesty International<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\u201cFrom the outset, this trial was severely compromised by grave due process violations, including forcing defendants to attend hearings remotely and stripping them of their right to be present at their own trial. The Court of Cassation had a final judicial opportunity to correct this injustice and yet instead today\u2019s verdict exposes the authorities\u2019 chilling determination to silence all remaining opposition.
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\u201cThose imprisoned include human rights lawyer Ayachi Hammami, opposition figure Ahmed Nejib Chebbi, and political activist Chaima Issa amongst many others wrongfully imprisoned. Tunisia\u2019s authorities must immediately quash these unjust convictions, drop all charges, and unconditionally release all those detained solely for exercising their human rights. The authorities must stop misusing the criminal justice system as a tool for political repression.\u201d
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Background<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe \u2018conspiracy case\u2019 involves the prosecution of prominent opposition figures, lawyers, and human rights defenders on politically motivated charges, primarily \u201cconspiracy against state security.\u201d The trial has been widely condemned by international observers for severe fair trial violations, executive interference, and the denial of basic defense rights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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