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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |