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- ↑ "Tunisie: le président Saïed limoge la première ministre Najla Bouden". Le Figaro. 2 August 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023..
- ↑ "Tunisian president names Ahmed Hachani as prime minister, replacing Bouden". Reuters. 1 August 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ↑ "Kaïs Saïed limoge Najla Bouden et nomme Ahmed Hachani chef du gouvernement". www.businessnews.com.tn (in French). 1 August 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
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