Tunisia: Striking judges, lawyers protest president’s action View PhotoTUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisian lawyers and judges held a small protest outside the capital’s courts Wednesday as part of their weeklong strike following the president’s dismissal of 57 judges. Dozens of lawyers and activists gathered on the steps of the Palace of Justice in Tunis to denounce Saied’s actions. Anas Hamadi, president of the Association of Tunisian Magistrates, said 99% of judges participated on the first day of the strike. In response, Saied ordered judges’ salaries to be reduced in accordance with the number of strike days. “(Saied) has regularly harassed judges and the justice system… he has given himself the right to unilaterally fire judges, without a motive or an official investigation.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 08, 2022 13:49 UTC