Funeral for Tunisian politician

Protests in Tunisia after funeral of murdered politician

A protester flees from tear gas fired by riot police during clashes near the cemetery where Chokri Belaid was buried. Credit: REUTERS/Louafi Larbi
Soldiers help mourners carry the coffin of leader Chokri Belaid during his funeral procession towards the nearby cemetery of El-Jellaz. Credit: REUTERS/Louafi Larbi
Protesters clashed with riot police near the cemetery in the Jebel Jelloud district of Tunis. Credit: REUTERS/Louafi Larbi
Riot policemen run away from protesters during a demonstration near the Interior Ministry in Tunis. Credit: REUTERS/Anis Mili

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Funeral for Tunisian politician

Mourners have gathered for the funeral of a prominent Tunisian politician. Shokri Belaid was a leading secular opponent of the Islamist-led government in the country.

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