@SaChellali

Tunisia Researcher/Director at Human Rights Watch @hrw. Former Journalist covering Tunisia and Algeria. Retweets ≠ endorsements

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The Tunisian government has systematically cracked down on civil society groups & their members since 2024, all but shutting down the vibrant civic space that emerged after the 2011 revolution. A new @hrw report documents the escalating repression #Tunisia hrw.org/news/2026/09/02/tuni…
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amnestyfrance@amnestyfranceOct 22
Replying to @amnesty
@amnesty dénonce les interdictions de manifester en France ce samedi qui vont empêcher des milliers de personnes de s’exprimer. Dans un État de droit, la protection du droit de manifester devrait être la règle, l'interdiction l'exception. Cette inversion est dangereuse.👇
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Mai El-Sadany@maitelsadanyOct 22
In an absolutely egregious escalation against press freedom, Egyptian journalist and @MadaMasr Editor-in-Chief @Linaattalah has been referred to trial on charges of establishing, managing, and operating a website without a license. Her trial is set to begin this Tuesday, Oct 27.
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هيومن رايتس ووتش
@hrw_arOct 17
بكل وضوح، هذا تمييز. وهو يخرق الالتزامات الدولية المترتبة على #سوريا. ينبغي لجميع السلطات السورية إنهاء كافة أشكال التمييز بحق المرأة. bit.ly/3Wv2eND

سوريا: منع النساء من الالتحاق بكُليّات الدفاع والأمن

فرضت السلطات السورية شروط قبول تمنع النساء من الالتحاق بمعظم البرامج في جامعتين حكوميتين جديدتين متخصصتين في الدفاع والأمن، مع إغلاق باب التقديم في 19 أكتوبر/تشرين الأول 2026.

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Ramzi Kaiss / رمزي قيس@kaiss_ramziOct 13
Three years ago today, the Israeli military killed Reuters journalist Issam Abdallah. Several organizations, including @amnesty & @hrw, found the attack to be a deliberate attack on civilians - a war crime. It’s been three years of impunity, for this case & countless others.
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Agence France-Presse
@afpfrOct 9
Mouvement lycéen : le Haut-Commissariat de l'ONU aux droits de l'homme a dit suivre avec "inquiétude" les "incidents" liés aux manifestations des lycéens en France, appelant au maintien de rassemblements pacifiques et à un usage proportionné de la force.
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Bassam Khawaja@Bassam_KhawajaOct 6
Human Rights Watch finds that Tunisian authorities failed to ensure an adequate supply of electricity and water during two months of extreme summer heat, undermining the right to health and endangering lives: hrw.org/news/2026/10/06/tuni…
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RSF
@RSF_interOct 8
#Tunisia: The courts have dismissed the case against Al Khatt, the association that manages the @inkyfada news website, which was facing dissolution proceedings. A serious threat to investigative journalism has been thwarted, but RSF remains vigilant. Pressure on media outlets and media professionals must not continue. rsf.org/en/tunisia-investiga…

In Tunisia, investigative outlet Inkyfada threatened with closure as crackdown on independent press...

Following a suspension and funds being withheld on multiple occasions, the Tunisian authorities have stepped up their offensive on the independent press. On 11 May 2026, the Tunis Court of First...

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Bassam Khawaja@Bassam_KhawajaSep 8
Good to see this long overdue EU mention of the deteriorating situation in Tunisia, but at this point space for civil society is not "shrinking" but has fully collapsed—much more concrete action is required or it will disappear completely.
Philippe Dam@philippe_damSep 8
#HRC63: it took years for @EU_UNGeneva to include serious reference to #Tunisia situation. @EU_EEAS' years of silence came at a price for human rights. @vonderLeyen: Launch review of #EU-Tunisia relations, call for release of those arbitrarily detained. eeas.europa.eu/delegations/u…
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Bassam Khawaja@Bassam_KhawajaSep 8
Two fellowships at @HRW are now open for application until October 12: job-boards.greenhouse.io/hum… job-boards.greenhouse.io/hum…
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HRW en français@hrw_frSep 7
Depuis cinq ans, la répression des talibans sévit en #Afghanistan. Les femmes et les filles sont privées de leurs droits. Les voix critiques sont persécutées. La justice se fait toujours attendre. Le message de @FereshtaAbbasi aux Etats membres de l'ONU ⤵️
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Reuters
@ReutersSep 4
Tunisian police arrest prominent journalist Mohamed Yousfi, union says reut.rs/4gRigZ2 reut.rs/4gRigZ2

Tunisian police arrest prominent journalist Mohamed Yousfi

A Tunisian judge on Saturday ordered the detention of prominent journalist Mohamed Yousfi, an outspoken critic ​of President Kais Saied, hours after police arrested him in what critics ‌said was an...

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HRW en français@hrw_frSep 4
#Tunisie : La Cour de cassation a confirmé les condamnations et les lourdes peines prononcées à l’encontre de 34 personnes en novembre 2025 pour "complot contre la sûreté de l’État". Ce procès a été un simulacre de justice.
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Philippe Dam@philippe_damSep 4
Dear @AussenMinDE - Did you raise #HumanRights concerns with #Tunisia leaders during recent visit? Will #Germany press for release of detained critics? What's the point of vague comments on partnership & stability if #Germany looks other way in face of authoritiarian practices?
Bassam Khawaja@Bassam_KhawajaSep 3
Tunisia’s Court of Cassation today upheld the convictions and heavy sentences of 34 people in the notorious Conspiracy Case, sentenced to between 5 and 45 years in prison. This was their last avenue of appeal. hrw.org/news/2026/09/03/tuni…
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Philippe Dam@philippe_damSep 4
Devastating: Confirmation in #Tunisia of unjust sentences against score of critics, activists & lawyers is travesty of justice. @vonderLeyen's 2023 deal has rubberstamped repression. @EU_EEAS @Kajakallas: time to speak up, review cooperation w/ Tunisia. hrw.org/news/2026/09/03/tuni…
RFI
@RFISep 4
Tunisie: la Cour de cassation rejette les pourvois de 34 personnalités condamnées en appel dans un procès pour «complot contre la sûreté de l'État» rfi.my/D14d.x
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هيومن رايتس ووتش
@hrw_arSep 3
أيدت محكمة التعقيب (النقض) التونسية في 3 سبتمبر/أيلول أحكام الإدانة والعقوبات القاسية الصادرة بحق 34 شخصا بتهمة "التآمر على أمن الدولة" وجرائم الإرهاب. كانت المحاكمة السابقة جائرة وصورية، ووصلت الأحكام فيها إلى السجن 45 عاما. bit.ly/4gTt6xB
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هيومن رايتس ووتش
@hrw_arSep 3
1️⃣ تقرير جديد⬅️ استخدمت حكومة الرئيس قيس سعيّد خلال العامين الماضيين التحريض والإجراءات القضائية التعسفية لإخماد المجتمع المدني في #تونس. bit.ly/4gEzYi3
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Bassam Khawaja@Bassam_KhawajaSep 3
More terrible developments in Tunisia as the Court of Cassation has rejected all appeals in the notorious and abusive Conspiracy Case. This was the final avenue of appeal for the defendants.
TAP news agency@TapNewsAgencySep 3
#Tunisia: The Court of Cassation has rejected all 46 appeals, 44 on the merits & 2 on procedural grounds, in the case known as “Conspiracy Against State Security 1” & involving more than 40 defendants, incl. politicians & businesspeople, said a judicial source. #TAP_En
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Hatem NAFTI
@HatemNaftiSep 3
#Tunisie #fascisme Les juges aux ordres de Kaïs Saïed ont confirmé en cassation les peines stratosphériques visant une quarantaine d’opposants. Un dossier vide, sans preuve, basé sur des témoignages anonymes dans lequel les accusés n’ont jamais été interrogés par les juges. #Honte
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Federico Borello@fborello1Sep 2
#Tunisia was once the success story of the Arab Spring. President Saied turned the clock back, and knows that an independent and vibrant civil society is a threat to his authoritarian project. The crackdown must end and the international community must support civil society.
Salsabil Chellali / سلسبيل شلالي@SaChellaliSep 2
The Tunisian government has systematically cracked down on civil society groups & their members since 2024, all but shutting down the vibrant civic space that emerged after the 2011 revolution. A new @hrw report documents the escalating repression #Tunisia hrw.org/news/2026/09/02/tuni…
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Ghaya Ben Mbarek غاية بن مبارك@Ghaya_BMSep 2
In a new report issued by @hrw today, prosecutions and suspensions are putting growing pressure on Tunisia’s once-vibrant post-2011 civil society. More in the article below, including insights from political activists and journalists. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/2/…

Tunisia’s civil society faces growing pressure as crackdown widens

Arrests, prosecutions and suspensions are putting growing pressure on Tunisia’s civil society, Human Rights Watch says.

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