Tunisians protest as Saied extends powers over judiciary

Tunisians protest as Saied extends powers over judiciary

TUNIS, Feb 13, 2022 (AFP) – Tunisian President Kais Saied gave himself sweeping powers over the judiciary on Sunday, prompting thousands to protest in central Tunis against what they said was another blow to their democracy. A decree published in the early hours officially replaced a judicial watchdog he had vowed to dissolve and gave Saied powers to block judicial appointments

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