Tunisian Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali Resigns

Tunisia's prime minister has resigned after his offer of a non-political government was turned down by his own party.

Hamadi Jebali's decision to step down follows days of protests in the country, which were sparked by the assassination of opposition leader Chokri Belaid earlier this month.

His offer of a new government was welcomed by the opposition but his own party, Ennahda, rejected the idea, saying the country should continue to be led by politicians.

Chokri Belaid, a member of the Popular Front party, was shot dead

Mr Jebali announced his resignation after a meeting with President Moncef Marzouki.

"Today there is a great disappointment among the people and we must regain their trust and this resignation is a first step," he said.

Mr Jebali became prime minister in December 2011, 11 months after Tunisians overthrew President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, triggering the Arab Spring.

However, the coalition government has struggled to deliver the improved living standards many had hoped for.

The country is facing an economic crisis, with unemployment at 18% and a 10% inflation rate that has sent prices soaring.

International ratings agency Standard & Poor's had downgraded Tunisia's rating to BB-, saying arguments over the shape of the government had affected economic recovery and knocked investor confidence.

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