Tunisia - Q&A from the press briefing (18 April 2023)

Q: Does France have any comment on the arrest of Rached Ghannouchi?

A: We learned of this new arrest, which is part of a wave of troubling arrests.

France reaffirms its commitment to free expression and respect for the rule of law. We call on the Tunisian authorities to respect the independence of the judiciary and the rights of the defense.