Tunisian PM: 'I assume responsibilities of the President'

Name: Tunisian PM: 'I assume responsibilities of the President'
Uploaded: 2011-01-14T18:26:35.000Z
Description: Tunisia's president has stepped down amid growing unrest on the streets of the capital and other towns and cities.

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Tunisia's president has stepped down amid growing unrest on the streets of the capital and other towns and cities.

Prime Minister Mohammed Ghannouchi said he would be taking over from President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali.

A state of emergency has been declared amid protests over corruption, unemployment and rising prices.

Africa

14 January 2011