In a statement Mekki said that he realized the nature of politics didn't suit his profession as a judge.

马基在声明中说，他意识到，从政并不适合法官出身的他。

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Mr Mekki, 58, said he had tried to resign on 7 November but that circumstances had forced him to remain.

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