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Tunisia: Fears grow for Rached Ghannouchi after reported collapse in prison
Tunisia's jailed opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi reportedly collapsed in prison during a heatwave. Haifa Chebbi, daughter of another imprisoned opposition figure, witnessed the incident and expressed alarm over his health. Advocates warn of risks to elderly prisoners in poor conditions amid government crackdowns on dissent.
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