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Hichem Mechichi was tasked with forming a new government following the resignation of Elyes Fakhfakh's Cabinet on July 15, 2020. EPA
Hichem Mechichi was tasked with forming a new government following the resignation of Elyes Fakhfakh's Cabinet on July 15, 2020. EPA
Tunisian PM-designate to form government without political parties
Move by Hichem Mechichi is likely to anger Ennahda party
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The National
24 August, 2020