A court has sentenced two prominent journalists to prison on tax evasion charges, which a family member said was retaliation for their reporting.
Mr Souab is among the lawyers acting for opposition leaders who received heavy prison sentences on Saturday on charges of conspiring.
In 2021, Mr Saied dissolved parliament and began ruling by decree in a move the opposition described as a coup
President Kais Saied of Tunisia says his country is willing to strengthen consultations and coordination with Saudi Arabia.
“Tunisia and its people do not seek sympathy, but rather reject it if it lacks respect.”
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Tunisia on Tuesday to mark the second anniversary of President Kais Saied’s seizure of power.
The deal clears the way for financial aid of up to €900 million ($1.01 billion) from the EU for economically ailing Tunisia.
President Kais Saied, who chaired the meeting, said, “this figure is shocking and indicates that Tunisia is being targeted.”
Tunisia is now considered the most important transit country for migrants to Italy, surpassing war-torn Libya.
Tunisian police have detained a senior opposition leader and three other party officials.
