Tunisia's top court upholds prison sentences up to 45 years for opposition figures
Source Summary
Tunisia's top court on Thursday upheld prison sentences of up to 45 years for opposition leaders, lawyers, and businessmen convicted in a major conspiracy case. Opposition figures contend the ruling further entrenches President Kais Saied's authoritarian rule.
Why it matters
The court's affirmation of lengthy sentences signals the judicial system's role in enforcing the government's suppression of political opposition.
