Tunisia's Descent into Dictatorship: International Scrutiny Urgently Needed

Tunisia, once a symbol of democracy, has slipped into an authoritarian grip under President Kais Saied, whose regime is marked by harsh trials and brutal sentences for critics. Independent observers are now banned, trapping opposition figures in arbitrary conditions behind bars. Meanwhile, the EU's aid deals have enabled this repression but face growing criticism from international bodies as calls for accountability fall silent. The nation remains a violator of fundamental rights, with its democratic decline deepening under Saied's rule.