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Tunisian
Prime Minister Ghannouchi resigns
Sunday February 27, 2011 09:33:55 PM,
DPA
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Tunis:
Tunisian Prime Minister Mohammed Ghannouchi, who heads the
transitional government, announced his resignation Sunday amid
renewed violent protests in the North African country.
Ghannouchi had been expected to lead the country until new
elections are held in the wake of the ousting of president Zine El
Abidine Ben Ali, who resigned amid popular unrest last month.
Protests have prompted the resignation of several ministers,
including foreign minister Ahmed Ounaies.
Demonstrators had also been calling on Ghannouchi to step down.
According to official figures, at least three people have been
killed in protests against the interim government since Friday.
There have, however, been unconfirmed reports of four people
killed and up to 200 injured.
Street clashes between police and protesters had flared up earlier
Sunday, as numerous protesters attempted to reach the interior
ministry, witnesses said.
The protesters smashed windows, set up barricades and bombarded
police with stones, while security forces reacted with tear gas
and warning shots, the witnesses said.
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