These controversial pro-government militias, blamed for the death of opposition Nidaa Tounes member last October and attacking UGTT offices, are spiralling out of control. They are now trying to rally supporters for the so-called 'Kasbah 4' against their dissolution. This article in Business News Tunisie shows that the shadowy groups are becoming a liability even for Ennahda, which has just made major concessions in abandoning regal ministries. From the local coverage of the new government line-up, it appears that Ennahda does not receive sufficient credit for making these concessions, even though the party commanded majority only less than two years ago. But probably it is one of the inalienable features of democracy - perpetual criticism of the governemnt where its minor erros and mishaps are zoomed in but concessions and achievements overlooked. Of course, the Tunisian government cannot boast major achievements but it can hardly be accused of a power grab or repression.
Shortly after Chokri Belaid's assassination, collective blog Nawaat.org posted a poll question, asking readers if they support dissolving the Leagues for the Protection of Revolution. 75% responded yes (of course, these numbers don't reflect public opinion, since Nawaat's readership is mainly pro-opposition).
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