Tunisian MP Thabet El Abed, who also chairs the Parliament’s Committee on Rights and Freedoms, has voiced concern over the recent arrest of journalist Mohamed Yousfi. He believes the arrest isn’t an isolated incident, but rather a symptom of a concerning trend: a gradual shrinking of public space in Tunisia. El Abed expressed his views in a Facebook post, highlighting a deteriorating environment for free expression. This development raises fears about the state of press freedom and political liberties within the country. The MP’s statement suggests a broader crackdown on dissent and a restriction of public discourse. This article first appeared on Business News.