Tunisian authorities on April 24  suspended operations of the Tunisian League for Human Rights, a longstanding refuge for human rights defenders.  Suspensions are a  drastic measure that should only be taken as a last resort with clear justification. Founded in 1976 under a one-party state, the league has been repeatedly  targeted since its inception. Many of its leaders were  arbitrarily arrested under the governments of both Habib Bourguiba and Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali. Yet the organization withstood the attacks, ultimately outlasting both dictatorships. In the aftermath of the 2011 revolution, it played a crucial role in Tunisia’s democratic transition as part of the  Civil Society Quartet , which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2015.  In September 2025, the government notified the league of alleged irregularities relating to its declaration of foreign funding, holding of registers, and general assembly.…