The National Authority for the Prevention of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (INPT) said in a statement released on August 4, 2021, that the case of former head of government Hichem Mechichi is among the investigation files relating to suspicion of detention or mistreatment since July 26, 2021.
The INPT indicated that it had contacted the former head of government by telephone to ensure that his personal line was still functional and following this a message was sent to him, expressing his willingness to visit him but no response was given.
The authority contacted Mechichi’s relatives to investigate his situation and verify whether the former head of government is under house arrest or a travel ban, confirming that there is no administrative or judicial decision to be made. against.
