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Families of Political Prisoners in Tunisia Face Extended Hardship During Ramadan

Three years after arrests of political leaders in Tunisia including Jawhar Ben Mbarak and Issam Chebbi, their families continue to suffer. During fourth consecutive Ramadan without their relatives, families endure hardship preparing food baskets and traveling to prisons, standing in long queues.

March 19, 2026
Tunisia, MENA

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Three years after arrests of political leaders in Tunisia including Jawhar Ben Mbarak and Issam Chebbi, their families continue to suffer. During fourth consecutive Ramadan without their relatives, families endure hardship preparing food baskets and traveling to prisons, standing in long queues.

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Ligue Tunisienne des Droits de l'Homme (LTDH)

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Source: Mar 19, 2026

"Three years after arrests of political leaders in Tunisia including Jawhar Ben Mbarak and Issam Chebbi, their families continue to suffer. During fourth consecutive Ramadan without their relatives, families endure hardship preparing food baskets and "

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Violation Types

ARBITRARY DETENTION

Rights Impacted

RIGHT TO FAMILY LIFE
RIGHT TO LIBERTY

Target Groups

POLITICAL ACTIVISTS
FAMILY MEMBERS

Actor Categories

JUDICIARY

Legal Framework

ICCPR ART 9
ICCPR ART 17