Tunisia – World Justice News

African fans face World Cup attendance issues despite USA visa bond U-turn

May 17, 2026 World Justice News 0

Fans from five African nations heading to the United States for the 2026 Fifa World Cup just got a potential $15,000 (£11,100) reprieve – provided they already have a match ticket for the finals. Late […]

Leading anti‑racism activist in Tunisia jailed for eight years

March 21, 2026 World Justice News 0

A Tunisian court has sentenced human rights activist Saadia Mosbah to eight years in prison and fined her £26,000 ($35,000). Mosbah, who leads the anti-racism group Mnèmty, had been charged with money laundering and illicit […]

Tunisia jails ex-prime minister on terrorism charges

May 3, 2025 World Justice News 0

A court in Tunisia has sentenced former Prime Minister Ali Laarayedh to 34 years in prison on a raft of terrorism charges. He is the latest high-profile critic of the president to be jailed as […]

Tunisian opposition leaders jailed on terror charges

April 19, 2025 World Justice News 0

A court in Tunisia has sentenced a group of senior politicians, businessmen and lawyers to long prison sentences on conspiracy and terrorism charges. The defendants received sentences of up to 66 years. They include leaders […]

Mass trial begins of Tunisian president’s opponents

March 5, 2025 World Justice News 0

A mass trial of around 40 prominent opposition figures began in Tunisia on Tuesday, in a case that lawyers, relatives and rights groups say is politically motivated. Diplomats, politicians, lawyers, and journalists who are critical […]

ACE Shuts Down Major Pirate Site Extreme-Down After 15 Years of Resilience

February 15, 2023 World Justice News 0

After being targeted in French courts by movie companies, blocked by French ISPs, and then deindexed by Google, illegal streaming/DDL site Extreme-Down burned domain after domain in an effort to stay in the game. Ending […]

Tunisia attacks: Militants jailed over 2015 terror

February 10, 2019 World Justice News 0

Seven jihadists have been sentenced to life in prison in Tunisia over attacks at a museum and a beach resort in 2015. Sixty people, mostly tourists, died in the two attacks and many were wounded. […]

Tunisia sentences British DJ to jail for Muslim prayer remix

April 7, 2017 World Justice News 0

A Tunisian court has sentenced the British DJ Dax J to a year in jail after he played a dance remix of the Muslim call to prayer. London-born Dax J, was charged with public indecency and […]

Tunisian court approves marriage of pregnant 13-year-old

December 14, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

(CNN) A Tunisian court Tuesday has approved the marriage of a 13-year-old girl to a 20-year-old relative who made her pregnant, a move that caused an uproar among organizations concerned with chidren’s rights in the […]

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Zambian opposition leader detained by police over treason allegations

August 30, 2026 0

Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile, who had gone into hiding after disputing the recent presidential election result, has been detained over allegations of treason. The official results from the 13 August poll showed that incumbent […]

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European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman

August 26, 2026 0

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Turkey to immediately release Osman Kavala, an activist and philanthropist who has been detained in prison for almost a decade. Kavala was sentenced to life behind […]

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France’s top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

August 16, 2026 0

France’s top court has struck down a ban on social media for under-15s, saying it infringed upon freedom of expression. The legislation was backed by French lawmakers in July, making it the first European country […]