Souk Ahras: Death penalty for man who murdered his wife and mother-in-law

A 61-year-old man has been sentenced to death by the Souk Ahras Criminal Court for the premeditated murder of his wife and mother-in-law. The incident occurred in November 2025 in the municipality of Sidi Fredj. Following a dispute, the defendant strangled his wife, then killed his mother-in-law when she intervened. He subsequently set fire to their home to conceal evidence before leaving the scene. The court also ordered the defendant to pay 250 million centimes in compensation to the civil parties.