Jawhar Ben Mbarek

Jawhar Ben Mbarek is a Tunisian academic and political activist.[1]

In February 2023, he was arrested by Tunisian authorities.[2] His arrest and imprisonment have been controversial, with critics accusing the Tunisian government of political persecution.[3][4] In 2025, he was sentenced to 18 years' imprisonment on charges of conspiring to overthrow the president.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Ben Hamadi, Monia (29 February 2024). "En Tunisie, les Hazgui-Ben Mbarek, opposants depuis l'indépendance". Le Monde. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
  2. ↑ "Tunisia arrests key opposition figure as crackdown escalates". Al Jazeera. 24 February 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
  3. ↑ "Tunisian opposition figure sentenced to six months: lawyer". The New Arab. 25 February 2024. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
  4. ↑ "Tunisia puts opposition figures on mass trial decried as 'absurdity'". France24. 4 March 2025. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
  5. ↑ Amara, Tarek (12 November 2025). "Jailed Tunisian opposition leader faced brutal violence in prison, his lawyer says". Reuters. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
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