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Ahmed Néjib Chebbi's son pens emotional letter from prison, highlighting his father's resilience
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Louay Chebbi, son of political leader Ahmed Néjib Chebbi, published an emotional letter on April 22, 2026, sharing insights into his family's experience since his father's incarceration. Louay describes the family's gradual adjustment to life without his father, whom he calls a "pillar." He emphasizes his father's unwavering spirit of resistance, both in political struggles and daily life, and notes his serenity despite detention, attributing it to a "paradise within" stemming from a clear conscience. The letter aims to reassure loved ones that Ahmed Néjib Chebbi is "perfectly well" and reaffirms the family's commitment to securing his release. Ahmed Néjib Chebbi has been detained since December 4, 2025, following a final judgment sentencing him to twelve years in prison for alleged "conspiracy against state security." This case has drawn significant criticism, with several organizations citing procedural irregularities and "serious violations of fair trial guarantees." They argue that the charges against him and other political figures are linked to their political stances and activism. Some NGOs have called for his release and that of other political detainees, warning of increased pressure on the opposition and public freedoms in Tunisia. The letter serves as a symbol of a man presented by his family as serene in the face of adversity and a family determined to persevere.
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