Tunisian judge orders detention of prominent lawyer Ahmed Souab

aljazeera.comPublished: 4/23/2025

Summary

A Tunisian judge has sparked widespread protests by arresting Ahmed Souab, a retired judge who criticized the judiciary under President Kais Saied. The arrest has drawn criticism for alleged political interference in the judicial process, as authorities claim it's part of an effort to repress dissent. Activists and human rights groups demand his release, with public demonstrations growing amid claims of escalating repression targeting political freedoms. Legal experts have called the case a "hasty" trial without due process, highlighting broader concerns about the erosion of democratic freedoms under Saied's rule.