Members of the North African country`s parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of Chahed`s new unity government, ending some three months of tense negotiations.
The government, made up of a new cabinet line-up announced on August 20, won by a margin of 167-22 with five abstentions.
Chahed took the reins as prime minister after a no-confidence vote ended his predecessor Habib Essid`s government after just 18 months.
Chahed`s proposed cabinet includes 26 ministers from across the country`s political spectrum, along with 14 junior ministers.
Tunisia faces numerous challenges. Poverty and unemployment continue to be major problems in the country, while a string of terrorist attacks targeting tourists over the past year have exposed the country`s fragile security situation.
Tunisia agrees on national unity government amid growing security concerns
27 August 2016
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The Tunisian parliament has approved the new government of Youssef Chahed. The decision ends months of negotiations as the country deals with various security and economic challenges.
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