Tunisia: Families of political detainees form collective to unite opposition to Saied

Families of political prisoners from various opposition factions in Tunisia have formed a new collective to unite against President Kais Saied. The group, named the National Coordination for the Liberation of Political Prisoners, aims to coordinate efforts for the release of individuals detained since Saied's 2021 power grab. This move seeks to overcome internal divisions that have previously weakened the opposition's resistance. The formation comes amid ongoing arrests and heavy prison sentences for opposition figures, lawyers, and activists on charges such as conspiracy, which have drawn condemnation from international rights organizations.