BBC News, 7 March 2011
Tunisia's interim government has announced it is dissolving the country's secret police service.
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| Some Tunisians are calling for protesters to return to work and let the country recover |
The agency had been widely accused of committing human rights abuses during the rule of President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali, who was ousted on 14 January.
Interim Prime Minister Caid Essebsi has also announced a new government, which includes 22 ministers.
The interim government is running Tunisia until elections scheduled to take place on 24 July.
The newly announced government retains most of the key ministers from the previous interim administration, including those for defence, interior, justice and foreign affairs.
But a number of new appointments have been made following a spate of resignations last week which included Prime Minister Mohammed Ghannouchi.
Members of the government will not be allowed to stand as candidates in future elections.
Tunisia has struggled to restore stability since mass protests ousted Mr Ben Ali.
The victorious protesters have been demanding that the new leaders move faster to bring about political and social change.
However, other Tunisians have been urging the protesters to return to work and bring an end to the rallies.
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