Several Lourdes prison sentences have been pronounced as part of the so -called “conspiracy against state security”. Political figures, lawyers and businessmen are among the accused.
The member of the detainee defense team in this case, lawyer Abdessatar Massoudi, said the details of the verdicts made in this case this Saturday, confirming on his Facebook page that the verdict made in this case had led to severe prison terms.
Businessman Kamel Letaief was sentenced to 66 years in prison, and political activist Khayem Turki at the age of 48. According to Massoudi, sentences of 18 years in prison have also been inflicted on Issam Chebbi, Ridha Belhaj, Ghazi Chaouachi, Jawhar Ben Mbarek and Chayma Issa (in freedom).
It should be noted that the verdicts pronounced this Saturday in the conspiracy case against the security of the State varied between 13 and 66 years in prison for the accused.
The first substitute of the public prosecutor with the judicial center to fight against terrorism specified, this Saturday, April 19, 2025, that the judgments concerning the ongoing accused had been accompanied by immediate execution.
According to information provided to the TAP agency, the criminal chamber specializing in terrorism affairs made its verdict late at night. The investigation involved several accused, some prisoners, others still on the run. The conspiracy file was opened in February 2023, involving nearly 40 personalities.
The accusations brought against the defendants include conspiracy against the interior and external security of the State, creation of a terrorist group, membership of this group, as well as attempts to destabilize the State, including violent acts aimed at encouraging civil war, disturbing public order, and threatening national security.
It should be noted that the third hearing of this case was held on Friday, in a climate of tension, following the media ban from covering the details of the trial.
Before the court, protests took place. The families of political prisoners organized a rally to request their release and demand access to the courtroom.
