#Tunisia picks little-known political newcomer to become interim PM
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A picture taken on March 13, 2013 at the Carthage Palace in Tunis, shows newly appointed (at that time) Tunisian Industry Minister Mehdi Jomaa taking an oath of office during the country’s new government swearing-in ceremony. (Photo: AFP - Fethi Belaid)
Tunisia’s political parties chose Industry Minister Mehdi Jomaa Saturday to head a government of independent figures aimed at pulling the country out of a months-long crisis, the principal mediator said. “Dialogue and discussions led to a vote and the choice of Mehdi Jomaa as the candidate for the post of head of government,” said Houcine Abassi, secretary general of the powerful UGTT trade union. "Our people have waited for a long time, but despite the difficulties and obstacles... this dialogue has not (...)