Tunisian protests in support of detained Navan Soud activists
Thousands rally to demand release of four activists detained over financing and organizing Gaza-related flotilla activities
Thousands of Tunisians protested to demand the release of four Navan Soud activists detained over financing and organizing Gaza-related flotilla activities; three were released later, four remained detained as of March 2026 (per IRNA via Russia Today Al-Youm).
Tehran-based IRNA, citing Russia Today Al-Youm, reports that thousands of Tunisians demonstrated on Saturday night calling for the release of four activists detained over financing and organizing activities tied to a Gaza-related Navan Soud flotilla. The activists face charges including money laundering and misuse of financial aid. Organizers say the arrests are unacceptable and warn that hunger strikes have raised health concerns. The Navan Soud campaign says its activities are peaceful and oppose the Gaza blockade. Last year, ships linked to the movement were attacked by drones in the Sidi Bu Sa'id area, and Israeli naval forces intercepted boats, detaining participants and expelling them. In March 2026, Tunisian authorities detained several members of the movement’s executive committee; three were later released, while four remained in custody.