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Kais Saied tightens grip on commission for criminal conciliation

Tunisia's president Kais Saied in Tunis, on 24 December 2023. © Mohamed Messara/EPA-EFE

The president's office, via the national security council, is now acting as the ultimate arbiter in dealings with businessmen in the crosshairs of the justice system. [...]

Published on 02/02/2024 at 05:40 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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