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Tunisia judges extend strike over sackings by president Saied

Tunisian judges have extended their national strike for a third week in protest against what they call President Kais Saied’s “interference” in the judiciary, as the president has tightened his grip on power since freezing parliament last July. Saied dismissed 57 judges on June 1, accusing them of corruption and protecting “terrorists” – charges the […]

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Protests at fuel stations in Sri Lanka, army firing

Clashes erupted between protesters and crowds at an energy station in Sri Lanka. The country’s army fired blank shots at the protesters. Protesters also hurled stones at the troops. Four civilians and three army personnel were injured in the clashes. Officials said this on Sunday. News from The Guardian. After a long wait at a station on Saturday night, […]