A coalition of Tunisian opposition parties intends to propose next week a cabinet of independents to end the political crisis shaking the country, one of their number said Saturday.
"The National Salvation Front will continue to work toward a government of national salvation and make its proposals on independent figures to constitute it next week," said Karima Souid, from the Massar party.

"The front will also set out a precise road map," she added.

The front is a mixed bag of parties running from the extreme left to the center-right that is demanding that the Islamist-led government of Prime Minister Ali Larayedh step down.