Tunisia – Karim Abdessalem: Ali Laârayedh and Hamadi Jebali were VIP detainees

Former member of Ennahdha, and who was implicated in the case of the burning of the RCD house in Bab Souika, was this evening, the guest of Attassiaa TV set, to speak about Sami Sifi, the man who set himself on fire, inside the seat of Ennahdha.

Abdessalem introduced the deceased as a man of integrity and courage, who spent the best years of his life in jail, and who always held noble positions there and stood up for everyone. He confirmed that there was no comparison with the leaders of Ennahdha, incarcerated at the time, such as Ali Laâraydh and Hamadi Jebali.

He confirmed that the latter were residing in VIP cells and contrary to what they have always alleged, the cell block was a privilege for them, and that they led a comfortable life and were well treated by the prison administration, whose officers called them “Si Hamadi” or “Si Ali”.

He added that they had all the advantages, such as a private bed, toilets at their disposal and regular showers, they had access to books, and could write freely… Unlike the other prisoners who were crammed with five to each bed and had to wait an hour to go to the toilet, and two hours to be able to drink from the tap.