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Rached Ghannouchi, exiled leader of Tunisian Islamist Party Ennahda
25/01/2011 - THE INTERVIEW

Rached Ghannouchi, exiled leader of Tunisian Islamist Party Ennahda

Amidst ongoing social and political turmoil in Tunisia, Taoufik Mjaied talks to Rached Ghannouchi, exiled leader of Ennahda, the Tunisian Islamist Party.
Government set for cabinet shakeup as army chief warns against 'power vacuum'
24/01/2011 - TUNISIA

Government set for cabinet shakeup as army chief warns against 'power vacuum'

As Tunisia's struggling interim government discussed a cabinet reshuffle on Monday involving at least six posts, the army chief warned anti-government protesters that a continuing "power vacuum" could end in a new dictatorship.
Exiled Islamist party leader set to return to Tunisia
25/01/2011 - Exclusive FRANCE 24 interview

Exiled Islamist party leader set to return to Tunisia

Exiled opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi told FRANCE 24 on Monday that he was looking forward to returning to Tunisia after spending 20 years in exile in London.
How Facebook found itself in the midst of a revolution
24/01/2011 - TUNISIA

How Facebook found itself in the midst of a revolution

In a clever public relations move, social networking site Facebook revealed on Monday how it went up against Tunisia's government as it tried to rein in a popular revolt by stealing internet user names and passwords.
Police fire teargas at protesters calling for Ben Ali allies to resign
24/01/2011 - TUNISIA

Police fire teargas at protesters calling for Ben Ali allies to resign

Tunisian police fired teargas canisters into a crowd of protesters in central Tunis Monday as they demanded the removal of all allies of ousted president Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali from the country's fragile interim government.
How long can Tunisia's interim government last?
24/01/2011 - TOP STORY

How long can Tunisia's interim government last?

Will Tunisia's interim government be able to withstand pressure from protesters demanding the removal of all remaining figures of the Ben-Ali regime, and school teachers launching an open-ended strike?
Protesters camp outside PM's office in new push for government to resign
24/01/2011 - TUNISIA

Protesters camp outside PM's office in new push for government to resign

Hundreds of Tunisians defied a curfew on Sunday to gather at Prime Minister Mohammed Ghannouchi's office, calling for the government to resign. Protesters say that all those in power under ousted president Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali should leave office.
Tunisian revolution finds time for a bit of much-needed Facebook humour
24/01/2011 - TUNISIA

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.
Rural protesters reach Tunis, press government to quit
23/01/2011 - TUNISIA

Rural protesters reach Tunis, press government to quit

Protesters from a rural region in central Tunisia where unrest began a month ago have reached the capital Tunis, adding to the pressure on Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi and his newly-formed government to quit.
Jasmine revolution: Sidi Bouzid, roots of the Tunisian revolt
22/01/2011 - THE WEEK IN THE MAGHREB

Jasmine revolution: Sidi Bouzid, roots of the Tunisian revolt

We have a special edition focusing on the toppling of Tunisian president Ben Ali's regime in what's been dubbed the Jasmine revolution. We hear from the family of Mohammed Bouazizi, the man whose suicide came to represent the frustration of a nation and led to massive protests against Ben Ali's government. Ben Ali's family is accused of having long used their political influence to line their own pockets and edge out business competitors.
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