Kuala lumpur: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has sent a letter to Tunisian President Kais Saied appealing for the release of political figure Sheikh Rached Ghannouchi on humanitarian grounds. Anwar expressed concern about the health condition of Ghannouchi, who is 84 years old and remains in detention in Tunisia.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Anwar described Ghannouchi as a friend and emphasized the appeal was made due to deep concerns over his health and advanced age. Anwar stated, "I have sent a letter to the President of the Republic of Tunisia, Kais Saied, requesting his due consideration of Ghannouchi's health condition and advanced age, including the possibility of granting his release on compassionate and humanitarian grounds."

Anwar further expressed his belief that compassion, mercy, and human dignity should guide the decisions in this matter. He reiterated that the appeal was made solely on humanitarian grounds, respecting the sovereignty of Tunisia and its legal process.