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The IAJ has four Regional Groups: the European Association of Judges, the Iberoamerican Group, the African Group, the Asian, North American and Oceanian Group. Purpose of the Regional Groups is to discuss local problems concerning the Judiciary. They usually meet twice a year and may pass resolutions either on general issues affecting the Judiciary of the whole concerned area, or specifically regarding one ore more given countries. Ad hoc missions and reports can also be organized in particular cases.
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Statement in Support of Judge Anas Hmedi – Tunisia
The International Association of Judges (IAJ/UIM) has been informed that the one-year prison sentence imposed on our colleague, Judge Anas Hmedi, President of the Tunisian Judges Association, was upheld by
The CCJE shares concerns regarding the sentencing of Judge Anas Hmedi, President of the Tunisian Judges Association
On 27 May 2026, the CCJE adopted a Statement expressing serious concerns over the sentencing of Judge Anas Hmedi, President of the Tunisian Judges Association, echoing positions already raised by several international bodies. The Statement highlights
Statement in support of judge Anas Hmedi (Tunisia)
The International Associational of Judges (IAJ/UIM) has condemned the one-year sentence imposed on Tunisian judge Anas Hmedi, President of the Tunisian Judges Association. The organization expressed full support for Mr. Hmedi, denounced serious
IAJ Statement on judge Hmedi (Tunisia)
The International Association of Judges (IAJ/UIM) expresses its deep concern regarding the criminal proceedings against Judge Anas Hmedi, President of the Tunisian Judges Association, in view of the hearing scheduled for 2 April 2026.
IAJ Statement on the criminal proceedings against Anas Hmedi (Tunisia)
The IAJ expresses serious concern over the ongoing criminal proceedings against Anas Hmedi, President of the Tunisian Judges’ Association (AMT) and stresses that leaders of judicial associations must be able
African Group resolution on Tunisia
The African regional Group of the IAJ, issued a resolution on the critical situation on Tunisia. English French
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- Statement in Support of Judge Anas Hmedi – Tunisia
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