Tunisian lawyers gathered at the Tunis Palace of Justice on Thursday, June 18, 2026, to observe a nationwide general strike called by their professional organization. Dozens of lawyers assembled on the esplanade despite the intense heat, demonstrating their discontent. The atmosphere was described as serious, with animated discussions and the chanting of slogans among the participants. The strike reflects a unified stance within the legal profession, though the specific reasons for the general strike were not detailed in the report. This protest took place as part of a broader national general strike. The event was reported by Business News.