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Tunisian Prime Minister loses confidence vote

Sunday, 31 July 2016 1:48 AM [ Last Update: Sunday, 31 July 2016 1:49 AM ]

Tunisian Prime Minister Habib Essid delivers a speech at the Tunisian Parliament on July 30, 2016 in the capital Tunis. (AFP)

Adnen Chaouachi
Press TV, Tunis

Tunisian lawmakers have voted to dismiss Prime Minister Habib Essid during a no-confidence ballot in the parliament. He has been widely criticized for failing to tackle the country's economic crisis and high unemployment. Essid says he would do what he can to prepare a smooth transition of power. Adnen Chaouachi reports.

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