PoliticsTunisia arrests journalist amid crackdown on government critics

Tunisian police arrested Mohamed Yousfi, editor-in-chief of investigative news site Al-Qatiba and a prominent critic of President Kais Saied’s rule, for questioning. The investigation’s focus is unknown. His arrest follows prosecutions of journalists and activists, while rights groups warn that Tunisia’s crackdown on independent voices is widening.

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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-04 23:19Original