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Mdhia Protesters Face Death Threats Over Water Demands
The disclosure of ongoing legal investigations and arrests involving individuals in Mahdia related to the protest movement over the drinking water crisis. The Tunisian Association for Human Rights and the Mahdia Bar Association considered the judicial handling of these protests to be unjustified and indicative of deviation. These measures come amid a water cutoff lasting over a month in the Bouargou district and popular neighborhoods, where protesters have been demanding the reinstatement of water supply. The protesters face serious charges, including conspiracy under Article 72 of the Penal Code, which sanctions major attacks against state security, as well as Article 24 of Decree 54 of 2022 concerning the use of networks to spread false news or forged documents. This reflects an attempt by authorities to turn social protests into criminal cases, despite assurances that the protesters were expressing legitimate social demands and should be listened to rather than prosecuted.
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