French Ph.D. Student Released from Tunisian Detention Returns to France

Victor Dupont's release follows diplomatic efforts amid concerns over Tunisia's academic freedoms.

Victor Dupont, a 27-year-old French doctoral student, was detained in Tunisia for 27 days without clear charges.
Dupont's research focuses on social movements and Tunisia's 2011 revolution, raising questions about academic freedom under President Kais Saied's government.
The French government engaged in high-level diplomatic discussions with Tunisia, including direct talks between President Macron and President Saied.
Dupont's arrest highlighted international concerns about the safety of foreign researchers in Tunisia, where freedoms have been increasingly restricted.
The case drew condemnation from academic associations, which criticized the use of military courts and emphasized the lack of credible charges against Dupont.