Tunisian justice is preparing to make a crucial decision in the case of conspiracy against the State involving eight Western diplomats. This affair has taken a political turn and is causing great tension in Tunisia, particularly due to the detention of fifty political opponents of President Kaïs Saïed, who risk the death penalty.
The lawyers of these political opponents made a surprising request by requesting the hearing of eight Western diplomats, including two former French ambassadors. According to the defense, the prosecution’s accusation is based on meetings and electronic messaging exchanges between opponents and officials of Western embassies. The defense therefore wants these diplomats to come and testify in court to explain that these meetings were simply within the normal framework of their diplomatic work.
This request also aims to put pressure on Western countries, which have remained rather silent in the face of President Saïed’s authoritarian excesses. NGOs have been denouncing these abuses for a long time, but Western countries have not taken a clear position on this subject. The embassies concerned declined to comment on this request.
The decision of the Tunisian justice system on the summons of diplomats is therefore impatiently awaited. In the meantime, the two main detainees, left-wing representative Jawhar Ben Mbarek and Islamist leader Rached Ghannouchi, have started a hunger strike to protest against their incarcerations.
This affair highlights the political tensions that have reigned in Tunisia since Republic Day on July 25, marked by the protest against President Saïed. The demonstrators demand the release of all political prisoners and demand true democracy. This situation is being closely monitored by the international community, which hopes for a peaceful resolution of the crisis in Tunisia.
In conclusion, the affair of the conspiracy against the State in Tunisia continues to give rise to tensions and questions. The request to hear Western diplomats by the defense of political opponents is a major turning point in this affair. The decision of the Tunisian justice system will be decisive for the course of events, and the international community hopes for a peaceful resolution of the crisis.