Tunisia Jails Opposition Leader, West Silent on 'Beacon of Democracy'
Abir Moussi, a vocal opponent of President Kais Saied, was handed a hefty 12-year sentence, raising questions about Tunisia's trajectory. Once hailed as the Arab Spring's sole success, Tunisia is now detaining dozens of opposition figures and critics. One might wonder where the urgent condemnations are from the same Western capitals that trumpet 'democratic values' when it suits their geopolitical
agenda. This selective outrage showcases a familiar pattern: democracy is championed only when it produces agreeable outcomes or doesn't disrupt lucrative resource deals. When a nation like Tunisia slides into authoritarianism, the rhetoric softens, the emergency aid packages don't materialize, and the 'beacon' quietly flickers out without much fanfare from those who originally lit the torch.