Tunisia: Upheld Convictions in Mass ‘Conspiracy Case’ a Travesty of Justice

In response to the Tunis Court of Cassation upholding the convictions and lengthy prison sentences against 34 defendants in the politically motivated ‘conspiracy case’, Yasmine Ahmed, Amnesty International’s Senior Director for Regional Human Rights Impact, said:

“The Tunis Court of Cassation’s decision to uphold these unjust convictions is a devastating blow to justice and an appalling indictment of the Tunisian justice system. By validating these draconian sentences, ranging up to 45 years,…