14 January 2011Acting President of TunisiaMohamed Ghannouchi
Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi briefly announced that he would exercise presidential duties.
Historical records for Tunisia in 2011, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi briefly announced that he would exercise presidential duties.
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali left Tunisia as protests ended his presidency.
Fouad Mebazaa was sworn in as acting president under the constitutional succession rules.
Mohamed Ghannouchi announced a national unity government containing opposition figures and former ruling-party ministers.
The transitional government replaced several ministers following continued public protests.
Beji Caid Essebsi became prime minister of the transitional government.
Mohamed Ghannouchi resigned as prime minister amid continuing demonstrations.
A decree formally dissolved both chambers of the former national parliament.
A decree-law established the electoral system for the National Constituent Assembly.
Tunisia held its first national election after the revolution to choose a Constituent Assembly.
The National Constituent Assembly held its first session after the October election.
The Constituent Assembly elected Mustapha Ben Jaafar as its speaker.
The Constituent Assembly elected Moncef Marzouki president of Tunisia.
Hamadi Jebali became head of government following the Constituent Assembly election.
The transitional authorities established an independent commission to administer the Constituent Assembly election.
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