Rachid Othmani and Souheil Chebbi will be released from custody following their convictions related to the September nineteenth demonstration.
A Tunisian court has handed down six-month suspended prison sentences to Rachid Othmani and Souheil Chebbi. The two men were arrested following a public demonstration that took place on September 19.
According to the Al-Soumoud Flotilla Committee, the ruling results in the immediate release of both individuals on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The organization has publicly requested that authorities drop all remaining legal proceedings against its members and supporters who were detained during the same event.
The committee stated that these judicial outcomes will not discourage their ongoing efforts. They emphasized that their advocacy for justice remains linked to the broader cause of militant freedom in the country.
Why it mattersThe two activists are directly affected by the court ruling which determines their immediate release from prison after serving time for their participation in a protest.
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