60845209 In Tunisia, the dispersed anti government demonstration
Tunisian police dispersed anti-government demonstration held in the city center. It is reported by Agence France-Presse. The protesters, among which was dominated by young people took to the streets demanding the resignation of the interim government. In his hands were banners reading "Go!" and "The Government is still working for Ben Ali". To disperse the demonstration the police used tear gas. The political situation in Tunisia tense following a statement by Interior Minister Fahrata Raihi (Fahrat Rajhi) that, if appointed on July 24 elections will benefit the Islamists, there may occur a military coup. Later, the minister tried to soften his statement, saying he did not want to "create tension" in the country and that his words were not intended for publication. He also urged residents of the country to remain calm. The interim government is in power in Tunisia from 14 February when the President of Tunisia Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, who ruled the country for over 20 years, was forced to resign as a result of numerous protests. National elections in the country's constitutional council, which is supposed to allow the political crisis, scheduled for July 24. After the election, members of the Constitutional Council will have to appoint a new government or continue to offer the current to lead the country before the parliamentary or presidential elections.
