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+const request = require('supertest');
+const app = require('../src/server');
+const { requireRole } = require('../middleware/role.middleware');
+
+describe('Role Middleware', () => {
+  describe('requireRole middleware', () => {
+    it('should allow access for users with correct role', () => {
+      // This test would need to mock JWT verification and user role
+      // For now, we just verify the middleware function exists
+      expect(typeof requireRole).toBe('function');
+    });
+
+    it('should deny access for users without required role', () => {
+      // This test would also need mocking of JWT and role checking
+      // For now, we just verify the middleware function exists
+      expect(typeof requireRole).toBe('function');
+    });
+  });
+});
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