Published 2 years ago

Tunisian president purges judges after instituting one-man rule

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Tunisian President Kais Saied has fired 57 of the country's judges. Saied accused the judges of involvement in corruption and obstructing hearings of terrorism cases. In February, Saied gave himself power over the judiciary by establishing a new judicial watchdog which allowed him to fire judges and block promotions and appointments.

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The Hindu

Tunisia's President sacks dozens of judges, strengthens grip

On the night of June 1, the judges’ dismissal was formalised by decree in the Official Gazette.

2 years ago·India

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Reuters

Tunisian president purges judges after instituting one-man rule

Tunisia's president sacked 57 judges on Wednesday, accusing them of corruption and protecting terrorists in a purge of the judiciary that comes as he seeks to remake the political system after consolidating one-man rule.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Tunisia's president sacks dozens of judges, strengthens grip

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia’s President Kaïs Saied dismissed 57 judges, accusing them of “obstructing the functioning of justice” as he strengthened his grip on the judiciary. Last July, critics accused Saied of making a grab for one man-rule after he sacked the government and took hold of executive powers.

2 years ago·United States

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National Post

U.S. says Tunisia undermining democratic institutions after purge of judges

WASHINGTON -- Washington on Thursday accused Tunisia's President Kais Saied of undermining the country's democratic institutions after he fired dozens of judges amid a raft of measures that appeared designed to consolidate one-man rule. Read More

2 years ago·Canada

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