Tunisian Police Arrest Critical Lawmaker Ahmed Saidani

Tunisian lawmaker Ahmed Saidani has been arrested by police, a move seen as part of a larger crackdown on critics of President Kais Saied. Saidani had recently criticized Saied on social media, mocking him for the lack of significant achievements, leading to his arrest.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Tunis | Updated: 05-02-2026 00:02 IST | Created: 05-02-2026 00:02 IST
Tunisian Police Arrest Critical Lawmaker Ahmed Saidani
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In a significant development, Tunisian authorities have detained prominent lawmaker Ahmed Saidani, marking an intensification of the crackdown on dissenters of President Kais Saied's administration.

Saidani, a vocal critic of the president, had recently posted scathing comments on Facebook, accusing Saied of failing to deliver any substantial accomplishments.

The arrest highlights the growing tension in Tunisia, as the government appears to tighten control over political expression and opposition voices.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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