Tunisian PM takes over as interim president as Ben Ali flees

Ben Ali take over after 23 yrs in power & leaves Tunisia


Zain El-Abedine Ben Ali Tunisia's President gone after 23 years in power and left the country after handling over authority to his prime minister, .
Tunisian Prime minister Mohammed al-Ghannouchi

"Starting from now, I will be in charge of all the duties of the presidency," Ghannoushy said. He called upon the Tunisian people to unite and vowed to respect the constitution and restore stability in the country.

Tunisia has been placed under a nationwide state of emergency.