Ennahda declares position on Truth and Dignity Commission and change of government

A spokesman for Tunisia’s Ennahda Movement has said that it is in favour of extending the term of the Truth and Dignity Commission in order that it may complete its tasks. “There will be communication and agreement with other political parties in order to ensure this,” confirmed Imed Khemiri.

He also told Sputnik that Ennahda does not believe that calls for changes in the government of Tunisia serve the public interest given that municipal elections are due to be held within weeks, and that the political arena is “congested” at the moment.

Khemiri added that members of the movement are in favour of a period for analysis of the situation in Tunisia and setting out a clear programme so that details of any reforms are discussed and prioritised. They also need to be evaluated through extensive dialogue between the signatories of the Carthage Document, which would allow the expansion of participation by all political parties.

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A statement was issued by Ennahda at the 19th session of its Shura (Consultative) Council on 16 and 17 March. The meeting addressed the general situation in the country and the most important national matters. It also called for serious consideration of the national programme and the elaboration of priorities in view of the recent negative developments in the economic and financial fields. An economic and social dialogue should be activated, it said, in order to determine the ways out of the current difficulties facing Tunisia.

The Council stressed government stability at this time on the basis of progress made in the reform and anti-corruption programme. This is essential, it pointed out, to ensure successful municipal elections, which are a democratic right. It called for the best possible conditions to be provided to ensure fair competition between all of the parties involved in the polls.