Tozeur – Woman burned alive: Husband prime suspect, and courts open an investigation

A tragedy rocked  Tozeur on Sunday, April 6, 2025. “A woman succumbed to her wounds after being seriously burned by her husband,” according to statements by Colonel Bilel Wsifi, Regional Director of Civil Protection in Tozeur.

The alarm was raised around noon. Emergency services were notified of the presence of a woman lying on the side of the road, her body covered in extensive burns. A Civil Protection response team, quickly dispatched to the scene, determined that the victim had second- and third-degree burns over almost her entire body.

The victim was immediately rushed to the Tozeur Regional Hospital. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, she succumbed to her injuries shortly after being admitted.

According to initial information, the prime suspect is none other than her husband, also a close family member. He allegedly doused his wife with flammable liquid before setting her on fire, following marital conflicts, the nature of which remains unclear at this time.

The case has been referred to the courts, and an investigation has been opened to shed light on the circumstances of this heinous crime. Judicial authorities are working to establish the precise facts and determine who is responsible for what appears to be a shocking femicide.

This tragedy acts as a further reminder of the need to act firmly against violence against women, a scourge that continues to claim victims despite awareness-raising efforts and the legal frameworks in place.