Court of Cassation Affirms Rulings in Second Conspiracy Case

The Court of Cassation issued a final decision rejecting all appeals and upholding the appellate rulings in the second case of conspiracy against state security.

Rashid Al-Ghannushi, the detained leader of Ennahda, was sentenced to 20 years in prison, while Kamal Al-Badawi was sentenced to 15 years.

The criminal chamber also sentenced former security officers Mharraz Al-Zawari and Abdel-Karim Al-Abidi to 12 years in prison, and Fathi Al-Badili and Samir Al-Hanaishi to 15 years.

The sentences also included a 35-year prison term in absentia with immediate effect for those on the run, including Nada Al-Akasha, Kamal Al-Qizani, and Lutfi Zitoun.