Tunisian journalist Mourad Zeghidi requests release from President Saïed

Franco-Tunisian journalist Mourad Zeghidi, who has been imprisoned in Tunisia since May 2024, has addressed an open letter to President Kaïs Saïed requesting his release. Zeghidi was initially detained for remarks critical of the Tunisian president, with subsequent charges relating to alleged financial malversations. In his letter, the journalist cited the settlement of all his outstanding dues as grounds for his liberation. He referenced recent declarations made by President Saïed. Zeghidi's appeal highlights his ongoing detention and the legal processes surrounding his case.

Sources: Le Monde