FREE AL-GHANNOUCHI AND RETURN DEMOCRACY TO TUNISIA

PRESS RELEASE
24 April 2023

1. The present political development in Tunisia is another tragic reversal of hard won freedom and democracy contrived by insidious deep state forces.

2. WADAH, an Islamic movement in Malaysia strongly condemns the unlawful detention of Rached al-Ghannouchi and calls for his immediate release from custody. The unlawful arrest and heavy-handed detention of Rached al-Ghannouchi and other politicians are nefarious and thus they are totally unacceptable.

3. We firmly believe that this detention is a violation of human rights and a threat to Tunisia’s democracy and stability.

4. We urge all parties involved to resolve any disputes amicably and peacefully, respecting the rules of law whilst ensuring the rights and freedoms of all Tunisian citizens.

We have commended the Tunisian authorities in the past for their efforts in promoting and protecting human rights; having said that, we wish to reiterate our call for the immediate release of Rached al-Ghannouchi.

5. We believe that every country, regardless of its political system, must respect the rights and dignity of its citizens. We are committed to supporting efforts aimed at creating a just and equitable society where human rights, rules of law, and good governance are observed.

6. Tunisia must be returned to the popular will of the people and be governed democratically with regained honour, freedom, rights and justice.

7. Therefore, we call upon all stakeholders to work together to ensure Tunisia’s security, stability, and prosperity. We stand ready to provide any assistance that may be required in this regard.

Dato’ Haji Ahmad Azam Ab Rahman
President
Movement for Informed Society Malaysia (WADAH)