Sunday, February 20, 2011

Thousands of people demanding the resignation of the Tunisian government

.- Thousands of people gathered today at the center of the Tunisian capital to demand the resignation of Prime Minister of Tunisia, Mohamed Ghanuchi, Efe found in the scene. The protesters gathered on Avenue Habib Bourguiba, the main thoroughfare of the capital, and then undertook the Casbah way, where are located the offices of prime minister.

Among the protesters were members of the opposition and civil society representatives, who demanded the resignation of "all symbols of the regime of Ben Ali." They have also claimed responsibility for the appointment of a new transitional executive, to direct the affairs of the country until general elections are convened.

Ghanuchi, who was already prime minister Ben Ali, was confirmed in office after the appointment of Fouad Mebazaa as interim president. This confirmation was rejected by the opposition, which calls for the responsible disposal of all who served under deposed president and still retain his job.

The protesters have demanded the implementation of a national committee "to safeguard the revolution" which will consist of fifty personalities representing different sectors of Tunisian society. The soldiers at the vicinity of the prime minister's office have soared into the air to deter protesters who have continued their demonstration.

In a statement carried by official news agency TAP, Tunisian Interior The ministry has asked not to organize demonstrations susceptiles to disturb public order. It also reiterated the need to "respect" provisions of the state of emergency in place the day after the departure of Ben Ali.

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