" ... Ennahda and its ruling troika partners – Congress for the Republic (CPR) and Ettakatol – succeeded in weathering a previous storm created by the assassination of secular opposition leader Chokri Belaid on Feb 6, 2013. Following Belaid’s killing, former Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali resigned and a new cabinet was swiftly formed. This move coupled with assurances to confront Islamist militants restored calm, albeit only for a short period. But continuous economic problems and the overthrow of the Muslim Brotherhood’s rule in Egypt are helping keep the crisis brewing in Tunisia. The assassination of Brahimi last Thursday revived street momentum against Ennahda. On Friday, a general strike brought the country to a standstill. Secular parties formed a National Salvation Front, urging civil disobedience and organizing a sit-in outside the national assembly, which they demand should be dissolved together with the government ... "
Posted on: Sat, 27 Jul 2013 21:55:45 +0000
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