On rule of law and human rights situation in Tunisia, particularly the case of Sonia Dahmani
B-10-2025-0522
on behalf of the PfE Group · Rapporteur: Susanna Ceccardi, Roberto Vannacci, Nikola Bartůšek
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- Full procedure 2025/2988
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This resolution addresses the rule of law and human rights situation in Tunisia, focusing on the detention of journalist and lawyer Sonia Dahmani. It calls for the release of arbitrarily detained individuals and for constructive engagement with Tunisia.¶¶ It also calls on Tunisia to ensure independent media, journalist safety, social dialogue, and respect for collective agreements, while supporting certain bans on religious attire and political movements.¶¶¶
Key points
- Calls for the release of all individuals arbitrarily detained for exercising freedom of expression or association, including Sonia Dahmani, and those held without clear evidence or due process.¶
- Calls for comprehensive engagement with the Tunisian Government, acknowledging its role in regional stability and welcoming its actions against illegal migration and terrorism.¶
- Calls on the Tunisian government to ensure independent media and the safety of journalists, noting the decline in press freedom.¶
- Supports bans introduced since 2019 on the burqa in public and the prohibition of specific Islamist political movements considered incompatible with the constitutional and legal order.¶
- Calls on the Tunisian Government to ensure genuine social dialogue, respect collective agreements, and address challenges including the cost-of-living crisis, illegal migration, freedom of speech, and social cohesion.¶