Turmoil in Tunisia: Start of a new era?

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Last modification: 01/07/11

Weeks of unrest over unemployment, corruption and police repression toppled Tunisia's long-time ruler Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali. A coalition government was formed with members of the country's long-silenced opposition, but former Ben Ali allies clung to key posts. The new government faced its own challenges as soon as it was announced, with ministers quitting amid fresh street protests. France24.com brings you all the latest news and analysis about Tunisia's unfolding revolution.

Interim cabinet to convene amid rumours of Ben Ali illness

A family friend of Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali told AFP Thursday that the ousted Tunisian president is seriously ill and in a Saudi hospital. The interim government said it would discuss his condition during a cabinet meeting Friday.

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Tunisians crave political stability amid reigning chaos

More than a month after an uprising in Tunisia forced its unpopular president to flee, the country is still suffering from strikes and unrest. Calls are growing for the constitution to be re-written and the ground prepared for elections.

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Tunisian 'exodus' exposes Europe's migrant quandary

The mass landing of Tunisian illegal migrants on the tiny Italian island of Lampedusa has highlighted the European Union’s continuing struggle to find a coordinated approach to the hot-button issue of immigration.

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EU to give post-revolution Tunisia €258 million in aid by 2013

European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton (pictured) has announced a 258-million-euro ($347 million) aid package to help Tunisia's interim government cope with social and economic turmoil.

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Tunisia’s foreign minister resigns

Tunisian Foreign Minister Ahmed Ounaies (pictured), resigned Sunday after days of mounting pressure following a controversial trip to Paris. His decision comes just weeks into the job and less than a month into the country’s transitional government.

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Tunisia poised to give interim president emergency powers

Prime Minister Mohammed Ghannouchi (photo) Monday pressed lawmakers to grant the interim president Foued Mebazaa the power to rule by decree. The measure would allow the president to sidestep a parliament dominated by ousted leader Ben Ali’s party.

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Police open fire on protesters in northwestern Tunisia

At least two people were killed and 17 wounded in Tunisia Saturday after police shot at protesters throwing fire bombs and stones at a police station. The incident comes after unrest in the country ousted long-term President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali.

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Islamist leader Ghannouchi returns to Tunisia after 22 years in exile

After 22 years in exile, Rached Ghannouchi, head of the Islamist party Ennahda, was welcomed by thousands of supporters in the Tunis airport on Sunday. Ennahda intends to take part in Tunisia's post-revolution elections.

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Tunisian revolution finds time for a bit of much-needed Facebook humour

The social network Facebook has been credited for helping Tunisians spread the revolutionary fervour that brought down the regime of Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali, but it was also a venue for much-needed humour at a time of crisis.

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Fall of secular regime paves the way for the rise of Islamic influence

The fall of Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali's forcibly secular regime is likely to pave the way for the rise of Islamic influence in Tunisia, from moderate Muslims taking a greater role in party politics to extremist infiltration from neighbouring Algeria.

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Tunisians begin weekend of national mourning for victims of anti-government protests

Tunisia began to hold three days of national mourning on Friday for the dozens of people killed during protests before and after the ouster of former president Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali, state television reported.

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President and PM quit ruling party but hold on to posts

Tunisian interim President Fouad Mebazaa and Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi resigned from the ruling party, state media announced Tuesday just hours after several ministers quit over the inclusion of party members in the new government.

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