Tunisia arrests journalist Mohamed Yousfi amid crackdown on critics
Tunisian authorities have arrested journalist Mohamed Yousfi, the latest in a series of legal actions against media figures and critics under President Kais Saied. Rights groups argue these arrests reflect a broader crackdown on independent journalism and democratic institutions in the country.
Why it matters
The ongoing prosecution of journalists highlights the erosion of press freedom and democratic safeguards in Tunisia under the current administration.
Tunisia faces criticism as prosecutions of journalists continue under President Kais Saied’s rule.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Protesters chant against President Kais Saied, in Tunis, Tunisia, August 20, 2026, demanding the restoration of democracy and calling for the release of jailed activists and journalists amid a worsening economic and social crisis [Jihed Abidellaoui/Reuters] By Al Jazeera Staff and Reuters Published On 4 Sep 2026 4 Sep 2026 Tunisian police have arrested prominent journalist Mohamed Yousfi, a vocal critic of President Kais Saied’s rule, the head of the National Syndicate of Tunisian Journalists told Reuters.
According to local journalists, police said that Yousfi, the editor-in-chief of the investigative news website Al-Qatiba, was brought in on Friday for questioning. The focus of the investigation is unknown.
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