On the rule of law and human rights situation in Tunisia, particularly the case of Sonia Dahmani
B-10-2025-0520
on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Yannis Maniatis, Francisco Assis, Cecilia Strada, Marta Temido, Giorgio Gori
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This resolution condemns the politically motivated conviction and detention of Sonia Dahmani in Tunisia and calls for her immediate release, as well as for the release of all individuals imprisoned for exercising their human rights.¶¶ It also condemns the mass sentencing in the 'Conspiracy Case' and calls for the repeal of Decree-Law 54 and other repressive legislation.¶¶ The resolution urges EU institutions and member states to raise concerns and ensure human rights are central to cooperation with Tunisia.¶¶
Key points
- Strongly condemns the politically motivated conviction, arbitrary detention and judicial harassment of Sonia Dahmani, and expresses concern for her health and detention conditions.¶
- Calls on Tunisian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Sonia Dahmani, overturn her convictions, free all individuals imprisoned for exercising human rights, drop charges against her sister Ramla, and stop harassing their family.¶
- Condemns the April 2025 mass sentencing in the 'Conspiracy Case' against human rights defenders, journalists, lawyers and civil society representatives as repressive.¶
- Calls for the full repeal of Decree-Law 54 and all legislation used to restrict freedom of expression and civic space.¶
- Expresses solidarity with Tunisia's civil society, human rights defenders, lawyers' associations and independent media.¶
- Calls on the HRVP, the Commission President and member states to express concerns and pursue coordinated diplomatic action to facilitate the release of political detainees.¶
- Calls on the Commission and Council to ensure human rights and rule of law are central to cooperation agreements with Tunisia, such as the EU-Tunisia Memorandum of Understanding, and future Association Council meetings.¶
Who is affected
- Tunisian authorities: must release Sonia Dahmani and others, drop charges against Ramla Dahmani, and repeal Decree-Law 54.¶¶
- EU institutions and member states: must raise concerns and ensure human rights are central to cooperation with Tunisia.¶¶
- Sonia Dahmani and other political detainees: would benefit from release and overturning of convictions.¶¶