Acting President of Tunisia
Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi briefly announced that he would exercise presidential duties.
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2011 in Tunisia
Explore 15 historical events and records for Tunisia in 2011.
Historical records for Tunisia in 2011
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January
Departure of Zine El Abidine Ben Ali
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali left Tunisia as protests ended his presidency.
Acting President of Tunisia
Fouad Mebazaa was sworn in as acting president under the constitutional succession rules.
National Unity Government
Mohamed Ghannouchi announced a national unity government containing opposition figures and former ruling-party ministers.
Cabinet Reshuffle
The transitional government replaced several ministers following continued public protests.
February
Prime Minister of Tunisia
Beji Caid Essebsi became prime minister of the transitional government.
Resignation of Prime Minister
Mohamed Ghannouchi resigned as prime minister amid continuing demonstrations.
March
Dissolution of Parliament
A decree formally dissolved both chambers of the former national parliament.
May
Electoral Law
A decree-law established the electoral system for the National Constituent Assembly.
October
Constituent Assembly Election
Tunisia held its first national election after the revolution to choose a Constituent Assembly.
November
First Session of Constituent Assembly
The National Constituent Assembly held its first session after the October election.
Speaker of Constituent Assembly
The Constituent Assembly elected Mustapha Ben Jaafar as its speaker.
December
Election of President
The Constituent Assembly elected Moncef Marzouki president of Tunisia.
Head of Government of Tunisia
Hamadi Jebali became head of government following the Constituent Assembly election.
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Independent Election Authority
The transitional authorities established an independent commission to administer the Constituent Assembly election.
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