His Excellency President Kais Saied 
President of the Republic of Tunisia
Route de la Goulette 
Site archéologique de Carthage
TUNISIA

e-mail: contact@carthage.tn


Dijk en Waard, September 2026


Your Excellency,

I am writing You as a person who is concerned with the respect of Human Rights, therefore I like to express my great concern about  the situation of

ZIED EL HENI

I am deeply concerned about the conviction and imprisonment of journalist Zied El Heni. On 7 May 2026, he was sentenced to one year in prison after criticizing the authorities' handling of a journalist's case during a seminar. He later shared his comments through his independent media outlet, Tunisian Press, and on social media. Zied El Heni was arrested on 24 April 2026. he is imprisoned solely for peacefully exercising his right to freedom of expression.

His conviction is based on Article 86 of Tunisia's Telecommunications Code, a provision that has long been used to prosecute individuals for criticizing the authorities. As a result, journalists, bloggers and activists face criminal prosecution simply for expressing their views.

I urge you to immediately and unconditionally release Zied El Heni, quash his conviction, and end the use of criminal laws against those who peacefully express their views.

I thank You for Your attention in this very important matter, I am looking forward to Your reply and positive news about Zied El Heni.

Yours sincerely and respectfully,