Reuters reports that street violence has continued in Tunisia after autocratic leader Zine al-Abedine Ben Ali fled the country on January 14th after a 23 year rule amidst violent protests over poverty and police brutality. A total of 219 people were killed and Meanwhile the country announced on February 1st that 34 key senior security officials from Ben Ali's regime have been replaced, including the heads of national, general security and presidential security.
More Global Media Updates about Tunisia
- Tunisia calls up army reserve to tackle violence - Reuters Africa - February 7, 2011 - 8:49pm GMT
- Tunisia takes steps to halt "security breakdown" - Reuters UK - February 7, 2011 - 9:39am GMT
- Political Party of Ex-Leader Is Suspended in Tunisia - New York Times - February 6, 2011
- ANALYSIS-Islamists emerge as powerful force in new Tunisia - Reuters Africa - February 2, 2011 - 10:07am GMT
- UN mission says 219 killed in Tunisia uprising - Associated Press - February 1, 2011
- Tunisia security forces chase Islamist protesters - Reuters- January 28, 2011 - 12:42:51 PM ET
- Travel Alert - Tunisia - Embassy of the United States - January 28, 2011