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Arab News
2 days ago
- Politics
- Arab News
Tunisia court sentences Sonia Dhamani, a lawyer critical of the president, to 2 years
TUNIS: A Tunisian court on Monday sentenced Sonia Dhamani, a prominent lawyer and critical voice of President Kais Saied, to two years, lawyer Bassam Trifi said. Dhamani's lawyers withdrew from the trial after the judge refused to adjourn the session, claiming Dhamani was being tried twice for the same act. The court sentenced Dhamani for statements criticizing practices against migrants from sub-Saharan Africa.
Reuters
2 days ago
- Politics
- Reuters
Tunisia court sentences Sonia Dhamani, a lawyer critical of the president, to 2 years
TUNIS, June 30 (Reuters) - A Tunisian court on Monday sentenced Sonia Dhamani, a prominent lawyer and critical voice of President Kais Saied, to two years, lawyer Bassam Trifi said. Dhamani's lawyers withdrew from the trial after the judge refused to adjourn the session, claiming Dhamani was being tried twice for the same act. The court sentenced Dhamani for statements criticizing practices against migrants from sub-Saharan Africa.
