TUNIS, (Reuters) – Tunisian Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi resigned yesterday after violent protests over his ties to the North African state’s toppled former leader, triggering street celebrations in central Tunis.
Analysts said the move could add legitimacy to an election to replace President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali, ousted on Jan. 14, but could also encourage further opposition demands.
Police fired shots in the air and used tear gas to disperse hundreds of youths breaking shop windows in a commercial district
