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Tunisian Magistrates Association denounces persistent injustice four years after revocation of 57 judges
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Four years after the decree-law of June 1, 2022, led to the revocation of 57 magistrates, the Tunisian Magistrates Association AMT issued a critical statement on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, asserting that the decision continues to undermine judicial independence in Tunisia. The AMT highlighted that the 2022 decree-law was applied without fundamental guarantees, such as the right to defense and access to disciplinary files. It also stated that the decision violated the principle of separation of powers and international standards for judicial independence. The AMT noted that magistrates from judicial, administrative, and financial jurisdictions unanimously rejected the measure, and the Administrative Tribunal ordered the suspension of the decree-law for 49 magistrates in August 2022, a decision the Ministry of Justice reportedly did not respect. The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights also issued conservatory measures in October 2024, instructing the Tunisian state to suspend the text's application, which remain unapplied. The AMT also cited condemnations from the UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers and the International Union of Magistrates. The association further denounced what it calls "continued judicial harassment" against the revoked magistrates, with over 109 cases initiated against them after favorable Administrative Tribunal decisions, in cases it deems lacking factual basis and legally admissible evidence. The AMT believes these proce
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The Tunisian General Labor Union's department of public offices and enterprises has issued a warning regarding the state of the energy and water sectors. In a statement titled "Nations are not built with thirst and darkness," the union attributes current difficulties not to mere technical incidents or high temperatures, but to structural weaknesses accumulated over years. Recent power shedding by the Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company Steg due to record consumption during a heatwave has caused numerous outages. Simultaneously, disruptions in drinking water distribution have exacerbated public frustration. The UGTT views this situation as a "national signal" revealing deep-seated issues in public infrastructure, citing years of underinvestment, aging equipment, delayed strategic projects, and weak governance. The union believes Tunisian citizens are paying the price for past decisions, as disruptions impact daily life, health, economic activity, and educational institutions. However, the UGTT asserts that responsibility should not fall on employees of Steg and the National Water Exploitation and Distribution Company Sonede, whom it considers crucial for maintaining public service despite difficult conditions and limited resources. Instead, the union points to strategic choices, public policies, and overall resource management. Emphasizing water and electricity as fundamental rights and pillars of national security, the UGTT calls on the government to move from crisis managem
Tunisian Olympic and world champion Ahmed Ayoub Hafnaoui secured first place in the 200-meter freestyle at the Florida Summer Championships in the United States. The 23-year-old swimmer completed the distance in 1 minute 50.76 seconds, indicating his return to form ahead of upcoming international competitions. This victory is part of his preparation for the Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy, scheduled from August 21 to September 3, where he is expected to be a key medal hopeful for the Tunisian delegation. Ahmed Ayoub Hafnaoui gained international recognition by winning the gold medal in the 400m freestyle at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. His achievements also include two world titles in the 800m and 1,500m freestyle, and a silver medal in the 400m freestyle at the Fukuoka 2023 World Championships. He also earned a silver medal in the 1,500m freestyle at the Abu Dhabi 2021 Short Course World Championships.
Tunisia and Algeria are enhancing their customs cooperation, focusing on facilitating the movement of people and goods, intensifying efforts against cross-border smuggling, and accelerating the digital transformation of procedures. This initiative was the central theme of the Tunisian-Algerian joint customs commission meeting held on July 16 and 17, 2026, at the headquarters of the Tunisian Customs Directorate General in Tunis. Discussions addressed border management challenges and economic exchange support, with both Tunisian and Algerian customs officials emphasizing the need for increased coordination to improve control efficiency while ensuring smoother movement for travelers and commercial flows. Key areas of focus included combating smuggling, particularly along shared land borders, and strengthening joint operational mechanisms through better cooperation, information exchange, and coordinated field teams. Economically, the commission highlighted reducing customs clearance times and quickly resolving issues faced by operators, acknowledging efforts to facilitate goods exchange under the mutual administrative cooperation agreement. The meeting also reviewed progress on agreements, including recommendations from the previous joint customs commission session in Algeria in May 2025. Modernizing customs services through digitalization was a common priority, aimed at enhancing transparency, reducing administrative delays, and strengthening commercial operation control. A twin