The Tunisian National Journalists’ Syndicate (SNJT) has voiced strong support for journalists Hamza Belloumi and Insaf Boughdiri following their sentencing to one year in prison and a financial fine. The conviction was issued *in absentia* by the Tunis Court of Appeal, a ruling the SNJT vehemently contests. Details surrounding the charges leading to the sentencing were not provided in the initial report. The SNJT’s statement highlights concerns over the judicial process and its potential impact on press freedom in Tunisia. This case raises alarms about the safety and legal protections afforded to journalists within the country. The syndicate is expected to provide further details regarding the charges and planned legal responses. This news was initially reported by Kapitalis.