Terror‑Related Court Hands Down Heavy Prison Sentences in Two Cases Linked to the Assassination of Chokri Belaïd
The criminal chamber specialized in terrorism cases at the First Instance Court of Tunis delivered its verdict late on Tuesday night/early Wednesday, imposing severe prison terms in two separate dossiers connected to the murder of Chokri Belaïd.
| Defendant | Sentence | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Béchir Akremi – former public prosecutor | 23 years imprisonment | Convicted in two distinct proceedings tied to the martyr Chokri Belaïd’s case, notably for concealing documents related to the investigation. |
| Habib Ellouz – leader of the Ennahdha movement | 13 years imprisonment | Found guilty in a separate file linked to the same assassination case. |
These rulings underscore the Tunisian judiciary’s determination to pursue accountability for actions surrounding the high‑profile political assassination.
