More Resignations From Tunisia's Interim Government
VOA News March 01, 2011
Two more Cabinet ministers, including a prominent opposition party leader, have resigned from Tunisia's interim unity government following weeks of protests against the caretaker administration.
Ahmed Nejib Chebbi, founder of the opposition Democratic Progressive Party, announced his departure Tuesday from the job of local development minister. He expressed dissatisfaction with the direction of the interim government. Chebbi and other opposition figures joined the interim government following the January ouster of longtime President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali as part of efforts to move the country toward democracy.
Higher education minister Ahmed Ibrahim also quit the government Tuesday. He heads the Ettajdid opposition party. On Monday, Tunisia's official news agency announced the departures of the planning and technology ministers.
Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi resigned on Sunday, a day after clashes at anti-government demonstrations left at least three people dead.
Demonstrators have criticized the make-up of the interim government, saying it is too close to the former government of Mr. Ben Ali.
Mr. Ghannouchi was replaced by Beji Caid-Essebsi, a former government minister.
The interim government has promised to hold elections by mid-July.
Some information for this report was provided by AP, AFP and Reuters.
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