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Arrest of Sumud Fleet Activists in Tunisia for Gaza Solidarity

Activists participating in the Sumud Fleet to Gaza were arrested and detained. The arrests are viewed as criminalizing solidarity with Palestine and peaceful activism. Activist Sami Ben Ghazi among those targeted for supporting Palestinian cause.

March 17, 2026
Tunisia, MENA

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Activists participating in the Sumud Fleet to Gaza were arrested and detained. The arrests are viewed as criminalizing solidarity with Palestine and peaceful activism. Activist Sami Ben Ghazi among those targeted for supporting Palestinian cause.

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Ligue Tunisienne des Droits de l'Homme (LTDH)

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Source: Mar 17, 2026

"Activists participating in the Sumud Fleet to Gaza were arrested and detained. The arrests are viewed as criminalizing solidarity with Palestine and peaceful activism. Activist Sami Ben Ghazi among those targeted for supporting Palestinian cause."

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Classification

Violation Types

ARBITRARY DETENTION
RESTRICTIONS ON FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

Rights Impacted

FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY

Target Groups

ACTIVISTS

Actor Categories

STATE SECURITY FORCES

Legal Framework

ICCPR ART 19
ICCPR ART 21