"With this decree, President Saied has removed whatever autonomy the judiciary in Tunisia still was able to exercise," said Salsabil Chellali, Tunisia director at Human Rights Watch. The decree also fails to comply with the principle of legality, which is a core general principle of law and international human rights law. In a videotaped speech on June 1, President Saied announced the dismissals, citing accusations that included obstructing terrorism-related investigations, financial corruption, "moral corruption," adultery, and participation in "alcohol-fueled parties." "His new decree-law annihilates what remains of judicial independence and strengthens his authoritarian grip on the country." President Saied seeks to replace Tunisia's constitution, adopted by the National Constituent Assembly in 2014.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 10, 2022 18:00 UTC