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flag Tunisia releases human rights lawyer Sonia Dahmani after 18 months for criticizing migrant policies.

flag Tunisia has released lawyer and human rights advocate Sonia Dahmani after 18 months in prison, following a court decision allowing early release under a law permitting parole after serving half a sentence. flag Dahmani, a vocal critic of President Kais Saied, was imprisoned for remarks on a television show questioning government policies on undocumented African migrants, which authorities labeled as insulting and false. flag Her release, celebrated by activists and family, comes amid ongoing concerns over repression, freedom of expression, and the rule of law since Saied consolidated power in 2021. flag While her case drew international condemnation and highlighted a broader crackdown on dissent, including the prosecution of opposition figures and journalists, authorities maintain their actions are lawful and aimed at combating corruption and instability.

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