AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHuman Rights & Civil Society: Human Rights Watch says Tunisia’s rights situation has “hardened into systematic repression” since Kais Saied’s 2021 power grab, citing arrests, long pretrial detention, and prison sentences targeting NGOs, journalists, lawyers, political opponents and migrants. Press Freedom Under Pressure: Journalist Mohamed Yousfi was detained after being stopped at a radio station for a water-policy interview, with charges reported as illicit enrichment and money laundering; the SNJT and rights groups warn this fits a wider crackdown. Judicial Independence Concerns: Tunisia’s top court upheld convictions in a mass “conspiracy against state security” case, with sentences reaching up to 45 years, deepening criticism of the judiciary’s independence. Regional Diplomacy: Tunisia took the Arab League Council presidency in Cairo, with the agenda including Iranian attacks, Gaza, and regional crises. Cybersecurity Push: The prime minister issued a circular requiring stronger protection of public digital systems, including hosting rules, HTTPS, multi-factor authentication, and regular audits. Back-to-School Costs: Consumer groups say 2026-27 school costs rose about 8%, driven by items beyond textbooks and notebooks. Business & Finance: Assurances Maghrebia reported a 7.4% H1 2026 net profit rise; Banque de Tunisie posted higher H1 net income.
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