Terrorism‑Related Criminal Chamber Delivers Verdicts in the “Tasfir” Case
The specialized criminal chamber for terrorism cases attached to the Tunis Court of Appeal handed down its judgments late on Thursday night into Friday. According to a judicial source cited by the Tunis Afrique Presse agency, the sentences range from 3 to 24 years of imprisonment.
Who Was Convicted
The case involves several high‑profile political and security figures:
- Ali Laarayedh – former Prime Minister and ex‑Minister of the Interior.
- Abdelkarim Labidi – former head of the aircraft protection brigade.
- Seifeddine Raies – former spokesperson of the banned organization Ansar al‑Sharia.
These verdicts mark a significant development in Tunisia’s ongoing fight against terrorism and corruption.
