Clinton urges Arab Spring unity to sustain reforms in Maghreb
U S Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton urged Tunisia Algeria and other Maghreb nations to keep reforms on track warning that transitions can derail. She spoke in Tunis and Algiers praising democratic gains and urging Islamists to govern by rule of law protect rights and avoid sectarian conflict.
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Thousands of Tunisian Trade Unionists Demonstrate in Capital
More than 4,000 members of Tunisia's main trade union marched through central Tunis to denounce the Islamist led government and call for rights. Police used tear gas to disperse protesters after the march exceeded its time limit. The rally highlighted tensions with Ennahda and followed municipal workers strikes that left garbage at union offices. Clinton, visiting separately, urged the new government to govern inclusively and uphold pluralism.
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Clinton urges Tunisians to ignore campaign rhetoric
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told a Tunisia town hall audience to disregard Republican candidates rhetoric and not let it shape views of the United States. She urged focus on Obama and U.S. values, noting global attention to U.S. campaigns is disproportionate to American concern.
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