Tunisian President stands against cabinet reshuffle

Tunisia’s President has stood firm in his opposition to a cabinet reshuffle, suggesting he would not let the 11 new ministers take the oath of office.

Tunisia’s parliament last month had approved a Cabinet reshuffle that deepened the conflict between the prime minister and the president.

“We are ready for all the solutions but I won’t back down from my principles.

“I am ready for dialogue but I am not ready to talk with those who have robbed the Tunisian people,” the president said.

President Kais condemned the absence of women among the new ministers and said some likely new Cabinet members may have conflicts of interest.

Edited by Olajumoke adeleke