Ghannouchi’s trial in the “incitement against the state” case is postponed to November – Algerian dialogue

The Court of First Instance in the capital, Tunis, decided today, Wednesday, to postpone the trial session of the leader of the Renaissance movement, Rashid Ghannouchi, and a number of other political leaders,

In a case of incitement against the state, until November.

A case dating back to 2023

The chapters of the case date back to 2023, when Ghannouchi appeared in a photo session with opposition leaders,

Warning what he described as “eradication operations” that may target specific political currents.

This statement was considered by the authorities as an incitement to the state,

To follow Ghannouchi and other leaders on charges that reach “measure to attack with the intention of replacing the State Authority.”

Boycott trials

Al -Ghannouchi, 84, boycotted most of the trial sessions in various cases,

It ranges from terrorism and financial corruption, accusing the authority of not providing the conditions for a fair trial.

He also charged President Qais Saeed of being behind what he described as “fabricated files” targeting opposition leaders.

Strong judgments and human rights criticism

In a related context, the Tunisian courts last April issued harsh sentences ranging from 13 and 66 years against dozens of opposition symbols.

From Islamists, liberals and businessmen, in the case of “conspiracy against state security”.

These sessions were held remotely, which sparked widespread criticism from international human rights organizations and Tunisian partners abroad.

Power

For his part, President Qais Saeed, who was re -elected to a second term in 2024 after his first victory in 2019, confirms that the state is facing “serious attempts to dismantle it from within.”

He also denied practicing any pressure on the judiciary, considering that the files raised are subject to the law alone.

And between the opposition’s accusations of political liquidation, and denied power for any interference in the work of the judiciary,

The trial of Ghannouchi and the symbols of Al -Nahda remains one of the most sensitive cases in the Tunisian political scene, with the anticipation of the developments that will hold November.