Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Tunisian Man Sentenced to Death for Facebook Posts
A man in Tunisia was sentenced to death for his Facebook posts criticizing the country's president.
The court found him guilty of spreading false information, insulting the president, and attempting to overthrow the state.
This is very unusual, because Tunisia has not executed anyone since 1991.
The man's lawyer claims his intent was to draw authorities’ attention to his difficult living conditions.
Rights groups are worried this ruling will hurt free speech.
A Tunisian man was sentenced to death for Facebook posts.
The man was charged with spreading false information, insulting the president, and attempting to overthrow the state.
The court cited the man’s posts as inciting violence.
The sentencing is seen as setting a bad precedent for free speech.
Tunisia has not carried out the death penalty since 1991.
- Who
- A 51-year-old Tunisian man, Saber Chouchane
- What
- Sentenced to death for Facebook posts.
- When
- Wednesday, October 1st
- Where
- Court in Tunisia
- Why
- For spreading false information, insulting the president, and attempting to overthrow the state.
Free Speech Advocates
Government Officials
Freedom of Expression
Free Speech Advocates
This ruling threatens free speech and sets a dangerous precedent.
Government Officials
The man's posts incited violence and violated the penal code.
- Defendant
- 51-year-old Tunisian man, Saber Chouchane
- Charges
- Spreading false information, insulting president, attempting to overthrow the state
- Sentence
- Death penalty
- Location
- Court in Tunisia (Nabeul Court)
- Key Fact
- Tunisia hasn't executed anyone since 1991
- Context
- Posts criticized the president of Tunisia
