Tunisians lowered flags and state television played recitations of the Qur'an today to mourn dozens of people who died in the protests that drove the country's president from power. The government declared three days of national mourning beginning today.
President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali fled to Saudi Arabia a week ago at the peak of protests over unemployment, corruption and repression. The interior minister said 78 civilians were killed, many shot by police,. A French photographer and some members of the security forces were also killed. Scores of people were injured.
Ministers in Tunisia's first multi-party cabinet showed a united front when it met for the first time yesterday. Several ministers have resigned since an interim government was formed on Monday.
www.guardian.co.uk
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