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Arrest of Tunisian journalist Mohamed Yousfi

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Mohamed Yousfi, the editor-in-chief of the independent investigative news site Al-Qatiba, was arrested in Tunisia on September 4, 2026. 2026, while preparing to participate in a radio program on Express FM regarding water policy. Judicial authorities, specifically the Economic and Financial Judicial Pole, have opened an investigation into Yousfi regarding allegations of money laundering, illicit enrichment, and forming an organized group to harm persons or property. During his detention, Yousfi required emergency surgery for appendicitis and was hospitalized. Reports indicate that he has not been permitted visitors during his medical recovery, leading to concerns regarding was interrogated despite his physical safety. recent urgent surgery. The National Syndicate of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT) has expressed grave concern regarding his medical supervision and has held authorities responsible for his physical safety. On September 7, journalists and activists held protests in Tunis to demand his immediate release. The SNJT, the Press Council, and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) have condemned the arrest, arguing that the financial allegations serve as a pretext to target a critic of President Kais Saied’s government. Rights groups and protesters claim Defense lawyers have also claimed the charges lack concrete case lacks supporting evidence or documentation. Human rights organizations, including EuroMed Rights and represent part the Federation of Asia Pacific Journalists (FAPAJ), have joined calls for his release. Observers note that Yousfi’s detention follows a series of arrests of other media figures, such as Mourad Zeghidi, Borhen Bsaïes, and Zied El Heni, signaling what critics describe as a broader crackdown on independent media and a dismantling of democratic safeguards in Tunisia.

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  1. 2026-09-10 16:50 UTC Arrest of Tunisian journalist Mohamed Yousfi
  2. 2026-09-08 21:22 UTC Arrest of Tunisian journalist Mohamed Yousfi
  3. 2026-09-08 08:15 UTC Arrest of Tunisian journalist Mohamed Yousfi

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