A Tunisian court has sentenced Hamdi Ben Salah, a member of the Assembly of the Representatives of the People (ARP), to six months in prison for assaulting a municipal officer.
The verdict was issued on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, by the Correctional Chamber of the First Instance Tribunal of Sousse 1.
Ben Salah’s conviction stems from an incident involving physical and verbal aggression against a public official from the municipality of Sousse while the officer was performing his duties.
The case, which has attracted considerable public attention, was reported by local broadcaster Mosaique FM.
The court’s ruling highlights Tunisia’s ongoing efforts to maintain accountability for public officials, regardless of rank or political affiliation.
