Tunisian authorities intensified repression of political opposition and other critical voices by carrying out mass arrests, imprisoning journalists, and targeting civil society groups. As of November 2024, over 80 people were detained on political grounds or for exercising their fundamental rights, including  political opponents, activists, lawyers, journalists, human rights defenders, and social media users. Authorities undermined the integrity of the October 2024 presidential election to ensure President Kais Saied’s re-election, including by excluding or imprisoning prospective challengers and amending the electoral law just days before the election. Tunisian security forces continued abuses against migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees with impunity. The European Union continued efforts to enhance migration cooperation with Tunisia despite ongoing violations. 

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