Tunisian Court Sentences Ghannouchi Amid Human Rights Condemnations

A Tunisian court sentenced Rashid Ghannouchi to three years in prison and a fine after he donated the Gandhi Peace Award prize to the Tunisian Red Crescent in 2016, amid widespread human rights condemnations. Prior to this, Ghannouchi had been sentenced to two years in prison and a fine of $70,000, with the case considered an attempt at tax evasion. However, his defense team confirmed that the case was dismissed due to lapse of time and that the donation was made for humanitarian purposes without any personal intent. Human rights organizations criticize the ruling, deeming it an arbitrary use of the law, and demand his immediate release.