Tunisia: Ben Ali Allies Sacked in Cabinet Reshuffle

Tunisia's Prime Minister Mohammed Ghannouchi removed top allies of ousted president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali from government on Friday but remains in office himself. Ghannouchi replaced five ministers from Ben Ali's last government, whose control of key positions had been criticised by protesters.

Kamel Morjane, who announced his resignation shortly before the reshuffle, was replaced as foreign minister by Paris-educated career diplomat Ahmed Ounais.

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