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Haithem Sghaier removed as head of Tunisia’s nuclear sciences centre

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Haithem Sghaier has been removed as head of the National Centre for Nuclear Sciences and Technologies (CNSTN) by decree no. 2026-276 of 10 November 2026. According to the Tunisian Official Journal, the decree gives no reasons and does not name a successor.

Decree no. 2026-276 of 10 November 2026, published in the Official Journal of the Republic of Tunisia (Jort), ends the functions of Haithem Sghaier as head of the National Centre for Nuclear Sciences and Technologies (CNSTN). A professor of higher education, he had led the institution since August 2025, a little over fifteen months.

Placed under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the CNSTN carries out research and development on peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology, and promotes them.

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