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Political detention concerns in Tunisia and Guinea

Overview

Political leaders and human rights organizations are raising concerns regarding the treatment and safety of detained opposition figures in Tunisia and Guinea.

In Tunisia, Abir Moussi, president of the Parti destourien libre (PDL), has expressed fears of “physical liquidation” while in prison. Detained since October 2023, Moussi has alleged maneuvers to remove her from her party leadership. Human rights organizations have noted an increase in the repression of political dissent in the country.

In Guinea, the Mouvement démocratique libéral (MoDeL) reported that its president, Aliou Bah, was transferred from the Coyah civil prison to an unknown destination during the night of October 6-7, 2026. Bah has been in detention since December 2024 following a sentence for defamation against President Mamadi Doumbouya. Party leadership is currently working with lawyers to locate him and ensure his integrity.

Entities

Mamadi Doumbouya · Tunis Economic and Financial Judicial Pole · Laurent Gbagbo · Parti destourien libre · Habiba Touré

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Political leaders in Tunisia and Guinea raise safety concerns for detained opposition figures

    Opposition leaders Abir Moussi in Tunisia and Aliou Bah in Guinea face safety concerns following detention and unexplained transfers from prison facilities.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Legal actions in Côte d’Ivoire and Tunisia involve prominent lawyers

    Legal developments in Africa see an arrest warrant issued for lawyer Habiba Touré in Côte d’Ivoire regarding 2025 election violence, and a warrant for lawyer Ghazi Mrabet in Tunisia over drug trafficking.

Sources

algerie360.com · guineematin.com · lefaso.net · lindependant.org · maghrebemergent.news · nasuba.info · pressafrik.com · webdo.tn