Tunisian Court Delivers Verdicts in Chokri Belaïd Assassination Case
The specialized criminal chamber for terrorism cases at the Tunis Court of Appeal delivered its appeal judgments on Tuesday in the case of the assassination of political leader Chokri Belaïd, which occurred in February 2013.
Key Decisions
The court's decisions concern 23 defendants. The court noted that proceedings against one of the defendants were discontinued due to their death. According to the information provided, nine defendants were acquitted, with the initial judgments against them being confirmed. The court also sentenced Mohamed El-Awadi and Ezzeddine Abdel Laoui to death by hanging, with additional prison terms of 105 years and 10 years, respectively. Four other defendants, including Ettalbi, El-Akkari, and Mohamed Amine El-Kasmi, were sentenced to life imprisonment, with additional complementary penalties. A defendant of Somali nationality was sentenced to 37 years in prison, while the sentences imposed on the other defendants range from 4 to 30 years in prison.
Significance of the Verdict
This verdict marks a new stage in a emblematic case that has profoundly impacted Tunisian political life since the 2011 Revolution.
