Tunisian influencer, Donia Gueni is facing a one-year prison sentence in Algeria after posting a video on social media asserting that Algeria is not safe for women, following her harassment by Algerian youths and her unsuccessful attempts to seek help from the gendarmerie, Tunisian media reported.
Algerian authorities labeled her video as incitement, leading to her arrest and trial, where she was denied adequate opportunity to defend herself or contact her lawyer.
Dunya’s lawyer reported that she experienced harassment and sexual misconduct from a group of Algerian fans. In her video, she criticized the Algerian security forces for failing to protect her.
After the video’s release, she was charged with “defaming a public official” and spreading false information online. Dunya’s family and friends argue that her actions were spontaneous and should be considered in her trial.
Her lawyer remains hopeful for a reduced sentence or her release at the upcoming appeal hearing, while a social media campaign is calling on Tunisian authorities to intervene and save her from this severe punishment
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