(Al Jazeera English: 0900 PST, February 27, 2011) Mohammed Ghannouchi says he will step down following deaths during anti-government protests. Mohammed Ghannouchi, Tunisia's interim prime minister, has resigned, as security forces clashed with protesters in Tunis, the capital, who were demanding some of his minsters be removed. Click for full story.
(Euronews: 1130 PST, February 27, 2011) The Tunisian Prime Minister has announced resignation following a series of street protests. Mohamed Ghannouchi said by stepping aside he will provide a better atmosphere for a new era. He added that he wants to prevent more victims in the country's political unrest. Critics have accused Ghannouchi of being too close to the previous regime. That criticism turned to violent street protests in the centre of the capital Tunis on Friday and Saturday.











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