This picture taken on February 6, 2022 shows a view of the closed entrance to the headquarters of Tunisia's Supreme Judicial Council (CSM) in the capital Tunis. Tunisian Presi
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Tunisia’s Judges Association on Tuesday called for a suspension of work in all courts in the country on Wednesday, Feb. 9 and Thursday 10.
this action is intended to protest President Kais Saied’s move to dissolve the Supreme Judicial Council, according to the group’s Facebook page.
They also called for a protest in front of the Supreme Judicial Council on Feb. 10, the post added.
Supporters of the president have welcomed his moves to rid the country of a system they see as corrupt.
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