Tunisia`s ex-premier quits own Islamist party

Tunisia`s former premier and Ennahda secretary general Hamadi Jebali announced on Facebook Thursday that he was stepping down from the Islamist party as he no longer agreed with its policies.

Former Tunisian PM declines to head new govt

Hamadi Jebali resigned after Ennahda, his own political party, opposed his efforts to resolve the country`s political crisis.

Tunisia PM sacks govt after Chokri’s assassination

Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali made the announcement in a televised address at the end of the day that saw clashes and protests over the assassination of Chokri Belaid, a prominent leftist and anti-Islamist politician.

Tunisia Prime Minister unveils cabinet lineup

Tunisia`s Prime Minister Hamadi
Jebali announced his new cabinet lineup, with key ministerial posts allotted to his dominant Islamist Ennahda party.