The dean of investigating judges at the Tunis First Instance Court revealed the closure of the investigation into the death of former deputy Jilani Daboussi. The case has been referred to the indictment chamber of the Tunis Court of Appeal, which will rule on the legal proceedings to follow.
Indictments Targeting Several Political and Medical Figures
The investigation has led to the indictment and issuance of arrest warrants against several people, including a former prison service doctor and a retired judicial officer.
Among the accused are former Minister of Justice and leader of the Ennahdha party, Noureddine Bhiri, as well as Mondher Ounissi, another member of the same party who acted as an advisor at the Ministry of Health.
Restrictive Measures for the Former Minister of Health
On the other hand, Abdelatif Mekki, former Minister of Health, has been freed but remains subject to strict preventive measures, including a travel ban and a prohibition from speaking in the media or on social networks.
A Complex Case
The death of Jilani Daboussi, a former deputy, sparked intense controversy, with accusations of negligence and shared responsibility between several institutions. The investigation led by the dean of investigating judges has clarified certain aspects of the case, leading to these judicial decisions.
With the case now before the indictment chamber, it will decide on the next steps, including the possible referral of the accused to trial.
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