Tunis court postpones journalist Zied El-Heni trial
The journalist's support committee is demanding his release after the case, which concerns leaked recordings, was adjourned for the fifth time.
The trial of journalist Zied El-Heni has been postponed again by the Tunisian justice system, with the next hearing set for October 27. This marks the fifth adjournment for the case, which involves leaked audio recordings and alleged financial misconduct linked to an Islamist party. El-Heni was initially called as a witness but later faced legal proceedings.
The fifth correctional chamber of the Tunis Court of First Instance, which handles terrorism cases, announced the postponement. El-Heni's support committee expressed disappointment with the delay and reiterated their call for his immediate release. The case dates back to September 2023 and centers on audio recordings attributed to Mondher Ounissi.
The recordings reportedly detail Ounissi's meetings with influential businessmen and touch upon alleged financial irregularities associated with the Islamist party. The previous hearing for this case was scheduled for October 16, but was also adjourned, leading to the current repeated delays.
Why it mattersJournalist Zied El-Heni is affected by the postponement of his trial, which could lead to further legal uncertainty.