Tunisia’s Ghannouchi Transferred to Hospital From Prison

Ennahda warns of “serious” condition, urges immediate release

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30 Apr, 2026

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Ennahda announced that its leader Rached Ghannouchi was hospitalized after his health worsened in detention. The 84‑year‑old opposition figure faces several lengthy sentences, including 20 years in the “Ramadan gathering” case, but rights groups say the prosecutions are politically driven. The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has previously called for his release, arguing he is being targeted for his opinions. Tunisian authorities have yet to respond, as concerns mount over his condition and the broader crackdown on dissent.

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