Tunisian court halts president’s purge of judges

A view shows an empty courtroom during a strike by Tunisian judges in Tunis — A view shows an empty courtroom during a strike by Tunisian judges in a protest against a purge of their ranks, in Tunis, Tunisia, June 6, 2022. REUTERS/Jihed Abidellaoui

TUNIS, Aug 10 (Reuters) – A Tunisian court has halted President Kais Saied’s dismissal of around 50 judges, a lawyer said on Wednesday, underscoring the continued independence of courts despite Saied’s moves to assume wider authority over the judiciary.

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Reporting by Tarek Amara; Writing by Angus McDowall; Editing by Toby Chopra