Tunisian President Ben Ali has left the country amid violent protest that led loss of lives and destructions. The Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi
has taken over control of the government and promised order would be restored while he attempts to form a coalition to take the country to elections after a wave of popular protests swept the president from power.
President Zine albidine Ben Ali fled to saudi Arabia on Friday after two weeks of violent protest against his rule of 23 years Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi took over as caretaker president. Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi announced on Tunisian state TV that he has taken over the responsibilities of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali -- who ruled the nation since 1987.
Occasional gunshots could be heard in the centre of Tunis as well as the sound of tear gas grenades being fired, while helicopters patrolled overhead and acrid smoke hung in the air. In working class suburbs, residents lined the streets, holding metal bars and knives to ward off looters.
On the other hand Iranian foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast has advised the Tunisian political groups to wisely restore security in the country.
Talking to reporters in Tehran on Saturday, Mehmanparast said, "We are keeping a close eye on internal developments in Tunisia and advise all political groups… to restore security there" and take measures that are in the best interest of the Tunisian people.
Tourism industry was affected as thousands of UK holidaymakers were returning from strife-torn Tunisia today after violent rioting swept through the North African country. Tour companies have implemented emergency evacuation programmes after escalating unrest, which yesterday saw its ousted president flee abroad.
Tunisia has been rocked by unrest sparked by anger at unemployment and at a leadership seen as corrupt.
Theafricanvoices team will keep an eye on the latest from the new interim process and how Tunisian people will respond.
ThAfricanVoices Team
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