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The future of justice in Tunisia: Between challenges and resistance, Special interview with Said Ben Arbia

Since the 2011 revolution, there have been periods of intensive reform and debate in Tunisia around individual freedoms and the independence of the judiciary. But, what is the current state of the Tunisian justice system after two years of political and judicial turmoil? Did the reforms carried out strengthen the rule of law, or were they merely a means of manipulating the judiciary for political ends? What is the outlook in light of the upcoming presidential elections?
22 October 2024
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Depuis la révolution de 2011, la Tunisie a connu des périodes de réformes intenses et de débats autour des libertés individuelles et de l'indépendance de la justice. Cependant, après deux années marquées par des crises politiques et judiciaires, quel est l'état actuel de la justice en Tunisie ? Les réformes entreprises ont-elles renforcé l'état de droit ou ont-elles plutôt conduit à une instrumentalisation de la justice à des fins politiques ? Quelles perspectives se dessinent à l'approche des élections présidentielles ?

منذ ثورة 2011، مرت تونس بفترات مكثفة من الإصلاحات والنقاشات حول الحريات الفردية واستقلالية القضاء.
بعد عامين من الأزمات السياسية والقضائية، أين وصلت العدالة في تونس؟ هل عززت الإصلاحات
التي تم تنفيذها دولة القانون، أم أنها قد تم توظيفها لتسييس القضاء؟

Since the 2011 revolution, there have been periods of intensive reform and debate in Tunisia around individual freedoms and the independence of the judiciary. But, what is the current state of the Tunisian justice system after two years of political and judicial turmoil? Did the reforms carried out strengthen the rule of law, or were they merely a means of manipulating the judiciary for political ends? What is the outlook in light of the upcoming presidential elections?
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Created by
Zeïneb Ben Ismail
Sound design
Oussema Gaidi
Editorial support
Manel Lassoued
Graphics and visual design
Hathemi Smedhi
Translation and transcription
Sahar Beljadj Hassine

The 2011 revolution has brought the issue of freedom and judicial independence to the forefront in Tunisia. Grave concerns have replaced the hopes born in the first years of democratic transition. Since its inception, inkyfada has been committed to investigating and analyzing the threats to the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law in the country.

The judiciary has become less and less independent in Tunisia over the past few years, particularly since July 25, 2021. The pressure exerted on judges and the executive's direct interference in sensitive cases have only exacerbated this crisis.

Repression is also on the rise, with targeted arrests, crackdowns on activists, and demonization of judges. The accumulation of power in the hands of a single authority has further weakened the independence of the judiciary. The repercussions of such measures on Tunisian civil society are alarming, as they affect freedom of expression and the ability of citizens to fight for their rights. Yet, against this difficult backdrop, some forms of civil and legal resistance are emerging, led by local actors who are dedicated to defending the rule of law.

Our guest, Said Benarbia, Executive Director of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) for the MENA region, will discuss these issues, and share with us his insights on the impact of reforms, mounting repression, and resistance strategies in Tunisia.

This podcast was made in partnership with the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ). 

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