Head honcho resigns in Tunisia

Tunisia's Prime Minister resigned on Tuesday.

According to the guardian, Hamadi Jebali tendered his resignation after his attempt to end a stand-off by forming a government of technocrats failed.

Jebali proposed a cabinet of technocrats to ease the tension brought on by the assasination of secular opposition politician, Chokri Belaid last February 6th.

On one has claimed responsibility for Belaid's death, which shook the country and left the government reeling.

Jebali vowed not to lead a new government unless he gets assurances about the timing of fresh elections and a new constitution.