Tunisia: CFJ rejects investigation of journalist Khouloud Mabrouk due to her work, calls for respect of press freedom and media

13/05/2024

Press release Geneva – May 6, 2024   The specialized unit of the National Guard at El Aouina Barracks in Tunisia has released journalist and […]

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Tunisia: UN Calls for End to Judicial Harassment and Attacks on Lawyers and Judges

09/05/2024

Press release Geneva – May 9, 2024   UN human rights experts have called for an end to judicial harassment and attacks on lawyers and […]

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Tunisia: CFJ demands halt to arbitrary measures against lawyer and women’s rights activist Bouchra Belhaj due to her activism

07/05/2024

Press release Geneva – May 6, 2024   Tunisian judicial authorities have filed charges against lawyer and former president of the Democratic Women’s Association, Bouchra […]

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Tunisia: CFJ stands in solidarity with former dean of Tunisian lawyers, Shukri Al-Tabeyeb, in hunger strike, calls for halt to arbitrary measures against him

06/05/2024

Press release Geneva – May 2, 2024   Shukri Al-Tabeyeb, former dean of Tunisian lawyers and ex-president of the National Anti-Corruption Authority, announced a hunger […]

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Tunisia: President of Judges Association Faces Investigation Over 2022 Strike; CFJ Calls for Judicial Independence

29/04/2024

Press release Geneva – April 22, 2024   Anas Al-Hammadi, President of the Tunisian Judges Association, appeared before the investigating judge at the Court of […]

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Tunisia: Human rights defender Najib Chebbi faces terrorism charges; CFJ calls for end to arbitrary measures aganist him

26/04/2024

Press release Geneva – April 22, 2024   Najib Chebbi, the head of the National Salvation Front and a prominent advocate for political detainees’ rights […]

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Tunisia: CFJ Condemns Sentencing of Journalist Mohamed Bou Ghallab to 6 Months in Prison, Urges Respect for Press Freedom

25/04/2024

Press release Geneva – April 23, 2024   The Tunisian Court of First Instance has handed down a 6-month prison sentence to prominent journalist and […]

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Tunisia: CFJ supporting journalist Mohamed Bou Ghaleb in his demand for a fair trial and an end to arbitrary measures against him

17/04/2024

Press release Geneva – April 16, 2024   Tunisian journalist and human rights defender Mohamed Bou Ghaleb, from inside his detention, has urged for a […]

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Tunisia: CFJ condemns investigation of human rights lawyer Sania El-Dahmani related to her statements.

01/04/2024

Press release Geneva – March 31, 2024   The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has expressed grave concerns over the investigation of human rights lawyer Sania […]

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Tunisia: CFJ urges immediate release of former president of African Student Association, denounces arbitrary measures

29/03/2024

Press release Geneva – March 16, 2024   The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has called for the immediate release of Christian Kongang, former president of […]

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Tunisia: CFJ condemns summoning of journalist Amine El-Dabayeby for investigation based on his opinions

29/03/2024

Press release Geneva – March 26, 2024   Tunisian journalist and human rights defender, Amine El-Dabayeby confirmed that he received a summons to appear at […]

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Tunisia: Former council member of Order of Lawyers Abdelaziz Essid faces investigation for professional activities

29/03/2024

Press release Geneva – March 26, 2024   The legal community in Tunisia is bracing for a significant development as Abdelaziz Essid, a prominent lawyer, […]

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Tunisia: CFJ condemns verdict against blogger Abdel Moneim Hafizi, calls for sentence suspension

28/03/2024

Press release Geneva – March 14, 2024   The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has issued a strong condemnation following a Tunisian court’s verdict against blogger […]

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Tunisia: CFJ denounces investigation of journalist Mohamed Bou Ghellab for expressing views

27/03/2024

Press release Geneva – March 24, 2024 Tunisian journalist Mohamed Bou Ghellab faces investigation by the Fifth Central Division of the National Guard in Aouina […]

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Tunisia: Former Lawyers’ dean Abderrazak Kilani faces charges related to his views dmidst CFJ condemnation

26/03/2024

Press release Geneva – March 24, 2024   The National Bar Association in Tunisia revealed that the former dean of Tunisian lawyers, Abderrazak Kilani, has […]

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