Families of jailed Tunisian leaders approach Africa court

Supporters of Tunisia's National Salvation Front protest over the arrest of some of its leaders and other prominent critics of the president, in Tunis, Tunisia on March 5, 2023 [File: Zoubeir Souissi/Reuters]

Relatives of jailed Tunisian opposition figures, who were imprisoned in a crackdown launched by President Kais Saied, have approached Africa’s human rights court as part of a global campaign for their immediate release.

More than 20 dissidents, activists, journalists and opposition figures have reportedly been arrested since February, sparking condemnation from the international community and rights groups.