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Tunisian comedian Abdelli sentenced in absentia, says ruling targets free speech

TUNIS, April 17 - Tunisian comedian and actor Lotfi Abdelli said on Friday a court in Tunisia had sentenced him in absentia to 18 months in prison over a play he performed years ago, and described the ruling as…

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The Straits TimesApr 17, 2026, 2:39 PM

Tunisian comedian Abdelli sentenced in absentia, says ruling targets free speech

TUNIS, April 17 - Tunisian comedian and actor Lotfi Abdelli said on Friday a court in Tunisia had sentenced him in absentia to 18 months in prison over a play he performed years ago, and described the ruling as politically motivated and aimed at stifling critical voices.

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