Alfate Hamadi Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison

The Criminal Chamber of the Military Court in Tunis has issued a preliminary ruling sentencing Alfate Hamadi, the leader of the Third Republic Party, to four years in prison, with fines totaling 80,000 Tunisian dinars.

The sentence is split into two years for each of two separate cases, with a fine of 40,000 Tunisian dinars for each case.

The court has accused the opposition politician of conspiracy against state security and inciting military personnel to disobey President Kais Saied.

Akmel Mousa, the defense lawyer, stated that the ruling is preliminary and can be appealed to the competent judicial bodies.

Hamadi has been in custody since February 15th.