Tunis Criminal Court Sentences Manouba Child‑Abuse Case to 20 Years in Prison
Date: February 19 2026
Source: Diwan FM (via La Presse)
Key Points
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Court | Criminal Chamber of the First Instance Court of Tunis |
| Verdict | 20 years imprisonment |
| Defendant | Young man (identity not disclosed) |
| Crime | Rape of a minor under 16 years old |
| Location of the offense | Governorate of Manouba, Tunisia |
| Modus operandi | The accused lured the child to an isolated spot before committing the assault. |
| Legal outcome | Conviction confirmed the charges of sexual assault on a minor, as reported by Diwan FM. |
Full Translation
The criminal chamber of the First Instance Court of Tunis sentenced yesterday a young man to 20 years in prison after finding him guilty of assaulting a child in the governorate of Manouba.
According to judicial information, the accused diverted the child to an isolated location before carrying out the act. The court declared him guilty of rape of a minor under 16 years old, thereby confirming the charges brought against him, reports Diwan FM.
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