Ten Tunisian political prisoners have voiced serious concern over the deteriorating health of Rached Ghannouchi, a prominent opposition leader. They issued a statement on August 18, 2026, denouncing authorities for allegedly denying Ghannouchi family and legal visits while hospitalized. The prisoners are demanding that Ghannouchi’s rights be respected during his illness and detention. This action highlights growing anxieties about political freedoms and due process in Tunisia. The statement underscores the opposition's continued solidarity even while imprisoned. This development adds to mounting criticism of the current political climate within the country. The case is attracting attention from human rights observers.