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Tunisian President Grants Clemency to Death-Row Activist
 
																								
												
												
											Saber Ben Čušan, a Tunisian activist sentenced to death for social media posts that insulted President Kaisa Saida, has been pardoned and released from prison. This decision was confirmed by his lawyer, Usama Butelja, and his brother, Džamal Čušan. The move has drawn attention from global media and human rights organizations, marking a significant turn in Tunisia’s approach to free speech and political dissent.
Čušan was convicted in January 2024 by a court in Nabel. The court found him guilty of “insulting the president, the Minister of Justice and the judiciary,” as well as spreading false news. His death sentence had sparked outrage and was viewed by many as a troubling escalation in Tunisia’s crackdown on free expression. According to Amnesty International, the sentence represented a disturbing new level of repression in the country.
His clemency comes amid ongoing discussions about human rights and freedoms in Tunisia.
“I was shocked by the death sentence,”
Butelja, Čušan’s lawyer, stated, highlighting the unexpected severity of the punishment. The case has raised significant concerns among activists and international observers, who argue that such legal measures undermine the democratic values that Tunisia has sought to uphold since the 2011 revolution.
The decision to release Čušan was described as a presidential pardon, reflecting a potential shift in the government’s stance towards dissent. While the release has been welcomed by human rights advocates, it also raises questions about the future of political expression in Tunisia.
As Tunisia continues to navigate its post-revolution landscape, the implications of Čušan’s case will likely resonate beyond its borders, serving as a litmus test for the balance between state authority and individual freedoms. The global community remains watchful, urging for continued progress in safeguarding human rights and ensuring that political discourse can occur without fear of violent repercussions.
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