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Tunisia considers curfew to slow second wave of pandemic

Tunisia considers curfew to slow second wave of pandemic

TAREK AMARA TUNISIA was expected on Wednesday to announce a curfew in the capital after the governors of four provinces that make up greater Tunis called for action to halt a surge in coronavirus infections. "The decision has come too late but it will help us break the rise in cases," said Imed Souissi, a fruit seller. The governors proposed measures that would include a curfew between 8:00 pm and 5:00 am and a suspension of Friday prayers in mosques. A government decision was expected later on Wednesday, with the curfew likely to take effect from Thursday. Tunisia entirely shut…
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Tunisia president designates new PM amid hopes of ending political crisis

Tunisia president designates new PM amid hopes of ending political crisis

TAREK AMARA TUNISIAN President Kais Saied on Saturday designated the interior minister as the new prime minister to succeed Elyes Fakhfakh, who resigned over allegations of a conflict of interest, the presidency said. New premier Hichem Mechichi pledged to respond to the social and economic demands that have spawned constant protests in the North African country. "I will work to form a government that meets the aspirations of all Tunisians and to respond to their legitimate demands," Mechichi said. Hichem Mechichi. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Mechichi, 46, an independent, now has a month to form a government capable of winning a…
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Tunisia protesters close main oil pumping station in the south

Tunisia protesters close main oil pumping station in the south

TUNISIAN demonstrators shut an oil pumping station that feeds a coastal terminal on Thursday, escalating weeks of protests for jobs in the marginalized southern region of Tatouine, witnesses told Reuters. The move places further pressure on Tunisian leaders already struggling with political deadlock following the resignation on Wednesday of prime minister Elyes Fakhfakh and an attempt by several parties to oust parliament speaker Rached Ghannouchi. Protesters are calling on the government to implement a 2017 deal to create jobs in oil companies and infrastructure projects to reduce unemployment now running at 30% in the region, one of the highest rates…
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