Journalist Mohamed Boughalleb released in Tunisia
A Tunisian judge on February 20th released prominent journalist Mohamed Boughalleb, a critic of president Kais Saied, his lawyer told Reuters.
On February 19th, veteran politician and head of the Truth and Dignity Commission, Sihem Ben Sedrine, was also released after months of detention. Former minister Riadh Mouakhar was also freed on February 20th.
On February 18th the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urged Tunis to end the arrests, arbitrary detentions and jailing of humans rights defenders, lawyers, journalists and politicians.
Reuters
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