Tunisian Court Sentences Eight to Death for 2013 Assassination of Opposition Leader

A Tunisian court has sentenced eight individuals to death for their involvement in the 2013 assassination of opposition leader Mohamed Brahmi, a significant event in the country's political history. The court's ruling, announced on February 25, 2025, includes additional sentences for three defendants for their direct role in the premeditated murder. Despite the death sentences, Tunisia has not executed anyone since 1991, leading to uncertainty about whether the sentences will be carried out. Brahmi's assassination, which occurred outside his home, was a catalyst for widespread protests and highlighted the threats to political freedom in Tunisia during a tumultuous period. His family has accused the Ennahdha party of involvement in the murder, a claim that the party denies. The verdict has been met with positive political reactions, with many viewing it as a crucial step towards justice in a long-delayed case.