Rached Ghannouchi
Coverage of Rached Ghannouchi in the Nexus archive.
- 'We will rise again': A new generation of Tunisians prepare for Ennahda's return
Ennahda, Tunisia's largest Islamist movement, faces repression under President Kais Saied but its youth wing remains optimistic about a resurgence. Ennahda supporters argue the movement has a history of overcoming political persecution and is preparing for a future beyond Saied's rule.
- Tunisia: Ghannouchi’s daughter says family denied information after his collapse in prison
Rached Ghannouchi, a jailed Tunisian Ennahda leader, reportedly fainted in Mornaguia Prison amid high temperatures. His daughter, Soumaya Ghannouchi, stated the family has been denied contact and information about his condition for over a week.
- Tunisia: Ghannouchi’s daughter says family denied information after his collapse in prison
Rached Ghannouchi, a jailed Tunisian opposition leader, collapsed in Mornaguia Prison amid extreme heat, and his family and lawyers were denied information about his condition. His daughter, Soumaya Ghannouchi, accused authorities of withholding access and medical updates, citing his Parkinson’s disease and thyroid disorder as risks in the prison’s uncooled environment.
- Tunisia: Fears grow for Rached Ghannouchi after reported collapse in prison
Tunisia's jailed opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi reportedly collapsed in prison during a heatwave. Haifa Chebbi, daughter of another imprisoned opposition figure, witnessed the incident and expressed alarm over his health. Advocates warn of risks to elderly prisoners in poor conditions amid government crackdowns on dissent.
- Tunisian court sentences Ennahdha leader Rached Ghannouchi to life in prison
A Tunisian court sentenced Ennahdha leader Rached Ghannouchi to life imprisonment. Dozens of other defendants received lengthy prison terms for 'forming a terrorist alliance'.
- Tunisia’s jailed opposition leader Ghannouchi rushed to hospital
Jailed Tunisian opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi was rushed to the hospital, prompting his party to demand his immediate release.