The UN has denounced the recent arrests of lawyers and journalists in Tunisia, saying they undermine the rule of law.
It said reported raids on the country’s Bar Association violate the independence of lawyers and constitute forms of intimidation and harassment.
The Tunisian president, Kais Saied, has been accused of mounting a power grab since seizing sweeping powers in 2021
Under a law he ratified two years ago more than 60 lawyers, journalists and opposition figures are reported to have been arrested for spreading what is described as “false news”.
Critics say the law is being used to stifle dissent.