A Tunisian man, Saber Chouchane, has been sentenced to death for insulting the president and assaulting state security through Facebook posts, a ruling described as unprecedented in Tunisia.

• The 56-year-old day labourer was arrested last year for posts critical of President Kais Saied.
• His lawyer, Oussama Bouthalja, confirmed the shocking ruling from a Nabeul court, stating an appeal has been filed.
• This comes as restrictions on free speech have tightened since President Saied seized powers in 2021, leading to criticisms regarding the erosion of judicial independence.