Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Tunisia: Day Whatever, Depending on ....

...whatever event you think started it all.

So far this morning, there are these little tidbits that indicated things are moving forward:
"political sources say talks are under way over moves to replace the interim government which has held power since longtime President Zine al-Abdine Ben Ali left the country on Jan. 14 following popular protests."
This is good.
"Tunisia's interior, defense and foreign affairs ministers will be replaced as part of a cabinet reshuffle to be announced on Wednesday, political sources said -- a move that could appease anti-government protesters."
Moving right along, Tunisia issues warrant for ousted leader, family members
"...the warrant is based on several charges, including carrying weapons and ammunition in Tunisia without licenses, maintaining and exporting foreign currency illegally, and inciting armed violence between Tunisians."
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"Meanwhile, the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay announced Wednesday that "a team of top-level specialists" from her office is assembling in Tunisia, and they will officially start a week-long assessment of human rights priorities on Thursday.

"Human rights abuses were at the heart of the problems faced by the people of Tunisia. Therefore, human rights must be at the forefront of the solutions to those problems," Pillay said."
Good thing, but please tell me Libya isn't in charge of that agency any more.

And apparently, those "family members" include members of the group that is currently luxuriating in a Montreal hotel. Go get 'em, Canada!!

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