Tunisian PM to dissolve Islamist-led governmentFebruary 7, 2013 - 09:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Tunisia's Prime Minister has said that he will dissolve the Islamist-led government and form a national unity administration, following the killing of secular opposition leader Shokri Belaid in front of his home, Al Jazeera reported. Hamadi Jebali announced during a speech to the nation on Wednesday, Feb 6, that he will form a cabinet of technocrats to run the country until elections are held. "After the failure of negotiations between parties on a cabinet reshuffle, I decided to form a small technocrat government," Jebali said. He said the ministers would not run for office but elections would subsequently be held as soon as possible. Belaid, leader of the left-leaning Democratic Patriots party, was killed on Wednesday as he was leaving his home. He was transported to a hospital in the suburbs of Tunis where he died of his wounds, his brother confirmed. Following news of Belaid's death, violence and protests broke out on the streets of Tunis. Clashes were reported, between Belaid's supporters and police along the main Habib Borguiba Avenue, with the police using tear gas and batons to disperse the protesters and making numerous arrests. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |