Content warning: This story may include topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable. According to Human Rights Watch (HRW), Badr Baabou was attacked on 21 October in downtown Tunis at 9pm.
Baabou, who is the director of Damj Association for Justice and Equality, was on his way home at the time and told HRW that he was ambushed.
One of the culprits was wearing an Internal Security Forces vest and the other had police boots on, making Baabou believe they are officers on the force.
The paur stole the victim’s wallet, ID, phone and work laptop, which has an array of confidential information on it. There have been several complaints filed against the police by Baabou and the Damj Association on behalf of LGBTQ+ people, many of whom