Tunisian Journalist Zied El Heni Sentenced to One Year in Prison
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The Tunis Court of First Instance's correctional chamber sentenced journalist Zied El Heni to one year in prison on Thursday evening for "injury to others via public communication networks," according to a judicial source cited by Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP).
The court had previously decided to deliberate on the case before setting the judgment date for May 7, 2026.
The prosecution near the Tunis Court of First Instance ordered the referral of Zied El Heni to the correctional chamber on April 26, accompanied by a warrant for his arrest, following the end of his period of detention and after reviewing the case file.
The case dates back to April 24, when the prosecution ordered the journalist's detention for questioning by competent services.
According to the same judicial source, an investigation was opened by the Central Brigade for Fighting Crimes Related to Information and Communication Technologies of the National Guard in El Aouina, following statements attributed to Zied El Heni. These comments allegedly contained accusations against judges, described as "criminals," as well as threats.
Key Points:
- Journalist Zied El Heni sentenced to one year in prison for "injury to others via public communication networks."
- The court had previously decided to deliberate on the case before setting the judgment date for May 7, 2026.
- The prosecution ordered the referral of Zied El Heni to the correctional chamber on April 26, accompanied by a warrant for his arrest.
- An investigation was opened by the Central Brigade for Fighting Crimes Related to Information and Communication Technologies of the National Guard in El Aouina, following statements attributed to Zied El Heni.
