The leading opposition party in Tunisia has reported that the Tunisian police have apprehended the top two officials within their ranks.
Among those detained is Mondher Ounissi, the interim head of Ennahda, the main opposition party. Ounissi’s arrest is allegedly linked to audio recordings in which he purportedly accuses fellow party members of accepting illicit funds. However, Mr. Ounissi vehemently denies the authenticity of these recordings.
This detention follows a pattern of the Tunisian authorities detaining various opposition figures throughout the year. Since 2021, President Kais Saied has been governing by decree after dismissing parliament and dissolving the government.
Critics have accused him of orchestrating a coup.