Tunisia Bans Media Coverage of Opposition Conspiracy Cases

Tunisia has banned radio and TV programmes from reporting on the cases of at least 21 dissidents accused of conspiring against state security, including prominent opposition figures Rashid Ghannouchi and Nejib Chebbi. The ban was ordered to protect the privacy of those involved in the cases. President Kais Saied's government has arrested dozens of dissidents in recent months, sparking condemnation from the international community and rights groups. Two US senators have introduced legislation to limit funds to Tunisia until it restores its democratic institutions.