Tunisia rejects UN criticism of rights record

In a statement posted by the foreign ministry on Facebook, the Tunisian government has rejected the allegations made last week by the UN condemning the "persecution of political opponents" in Tunisia. Since President Saied staged a significant power grab in 2021 various international bodies have accused Tunisia of a crackdown on activists, journalists and opposition figures citing arbitrary arrests and flawed trials. The statement went on to say: "Tunisia does not need to emphasize its keenness to protect human rights as it deeply believes in these rights and is committed to the provisions of its constitution, its national laws and its international commitments.”