Tunisian interim PM refuses to dissolve government

Opposition protests are expected to take place in Tunisia on Tuesday following the interim prime minister's decision not to dissolve the government.

Ali Larayedh on Saturday met with political party heads and leaders of the military and professional organizations.

Also in attendance were representatives from several labor unions, according to TAP, Tunisia's state news agency.

The meeting "aimed to deepen dialogue around the security situation in light of the terrorist operations that hit Tunisia recently," according to TAP.

Two opposition groups called for Tunisian citizens to "participate massively" in a Tuesday rally in Bardo. The rally will mark the six-month anniversary of the assassination of popular opposition leader Chokri Belaid.