Move comes shortly before protests by Kais Saied’s supporters

Tunisian president to dissolve top judicial council, amid tension with judges

Dismissals started with premier Hichem Mechichi, minister but has reached top state officials

Tunisian President Kais Saied (Rear C) holds a meeting with security officials and military command echelon at the Carthage Palace in Tunis, Tunisia on July 28, 2021.

Tunisian president fires 24 state officials since Sunday

Powder in letter taken to lab for testing

President Kais Saied did not receive/open the envelope but it was opened by an employee

Tunisian president to dissolve top judicial council, amid tension with judges

Tunisian president fires 24 state officials since Sunday

Suspicious envelope found in Tunisia president's office

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Tunisian president to dissolve top judicial council, amid tension with judges

Tunisian president fires 24 state officials since Sunday

Suspicious envelope found in Tunisia president's office