Opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi has been sentenced to one year in prison by a Tunisian court.
The Ennahda party leader, known for his strong criticism of President Said Kaies, has been in custody since last month, following accusations of plotting against state security and incitement.
Mr. Ghannouchi has dismissed these allegations as politically motivated and refused to appear before the judges.
On Monday, he was sentenced in absentia. This year has witnessed a series of arrests targeting prominent figures who oppose President Saied, who assumed full executive powers nearly two years ago.
Since February, 20 political opponents and public figures, including former ministers and business personalities, have been detained.
The recent arrest of Mr. Ghannouchi and others has drawn international condemnation from the United States, the European Union, and human rights organizations.