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Tunisia’s authorities have intensified their crackdown on civil society, prosecuting at least 47 activists and NGO workers and holding 10 in preventive detention for over 14 months, well beyond the legal limit. Human Rights Watch detailed the repression in a 49-page report, highlighting the convictions of 14 civil society members and the suspension of at least 20 associations under Decree-Law 2011-88. The crackdown particularly targets those working on politically sensitive issues like migration, with significant operational burdens placed on organizations through financial investigations and account restrictions.

Most civil society organizations in Tunisia are facing severe repression under President Kais Saied's regime, with many activists being accused of money laundering and organizations suspended, as noted by human rights activists. Human Rights Watch's report indicates that the Saied administration is using arbitrary prosecutions, detentions, and financial investigations to silence dissent and shut down opposition voices, leading to a "total crackdown on civil society." Despite these challenges, protests continue against the government's handling of living conditions, with demonstrators chanting for Saied's resignation, reflecting a growing discontent among Tunisians, especially highlighted by a generational divide noted in an Arab Barometer survey.

Civil society organizations in Tunisia are facing severe repression under President Saied's regime, with human rights activists claiming that many critics are accused of money laundering, leading to suspensions of their activities. Human Rights Watch reports that the government is employing arbitrary prosecutions, detentions, and financial investigations to silence opposition, with the aim of completely shutting down civil society in the country. Despite these crackdowns, protests continue, as thousands marched on the anniversary of Saied's power grab, expressing discontent over living conditions and demanding his resignation.