Tunisian authorities crack down on dissenting voices

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Since Tunisian President Kais Saied seized full governing powers in July 2021, concern has been growing about a crackdown on free speech and dissent in the country. In the last year, about 50 political opponents have been in jail in various cases. Some have been awaiting trial for more than a year. Meanwhile, judges fired by the president have not been reinstated, despite a ruling in their favour. While some Tunisians are speaking out, others feel resigned to their fate. Our correspondents report.