Free at Last: Tunisian Lawyer Sonia Dahmani Reacts to Surprise Release

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Tunisian lawyer and columnist Sonia Dahmani expressed shock and relief after being released from prison on Thursday, following 18 months behind bars for criticizing racism in Tunisia. Dahmani, a vocal critic of President Kais Saied, was granted conditional release under a presidential decree that criminalizes the spreading of false information. The decree has faced intense criticism from human rights groups. In an interview with AFP, Dahmani described her detention conditions as 'far from comfortable,' citing overcrowding and poor hygiene. Despite her release, Dahmani still faces several ongoing cases related to the decree, including a court appearance tomorrow. She remains committed to fighting against the decree, which she believes is a threat to freedom of speech. Dahmani is confident that the decree will be abolished, stating that 'everyone has realized its dangers' and that those detained under it will soon be released.