Tunisia: Arbitrary Dismissals a Blow to Judicial Independence

Tunis — Revoke Decree Granting President Power to Remove Judges

Tunisian President Kais Saied dealt a deep blow to judicial independence on June 1, 2022, by granting himself, via decree, absolute power to fire judges summarily, and by promptly dismissing 57 judges, 10 rights groups said today.

The president’s moves are an assault on the rule of law. He should immediately revoke the decree and reinstate judges he fired under its provisions.

“With this decree, President Saied has removed whatever…