Tunisia Sentences Ex-President Marzouki to 22 Years In Absentia for Undermining State Security

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Published Jun 30, 2025, 11:24 PM

A Tunisian court has sentenced former President Moncef Marzouki to 22 years in prison in absentia on charges of undermining state security. Marzouki, who is currently in exile in Paris, France, is a vocal critic of the current Tunisian President Kais Saied. The sentence was handed down by the criminal chamber specializing in terrorism cases at the capital's primary court. This ruling has raised concerns among opposition groups about a potential crackdown on critics of the Saied administration.

Marzouki had previously received an eight-year prison sentence in 2024, alongside an additional four-year sentence for undisclosed charges. The latest conviction reflects escalating political tensions in Tunisia. Marzouki's former adviser Imed Daimi was also reportedly sentenced in connection with the case.

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