Ghannouchi's Disappearance: Tunisia's Crisis of Conscience The 11 day disappearance of Rached Ghannouchi, Tunisia's jailed opposition leader, has exposed a dark underbelly in the country's shift towards authoritarianism.
The silence from authorities on his whereabouts and condition is telling, symptomatic of a government more interested in tormenting its opponents than upholding human rights.
Ghannouchi's detention since April 2023 has been shrouded in controversy, with many accusing President Kais Saied's government of using the judiciary to silence dissent.