Tunisia appeals for support in last steps towards democracy


Tunisia's Prime Minister Mehdi Jomaa speaks during a news conference in Tunis January 26, 2014. REUTERS/Anis Mili

TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisia's new Prime Minister Mehdi Jomaa on Tuesday appealed to the international community for financial support to help the North African country take the last steps in its transition to a full democracy.

Three years after the uprising against autocrat Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali inspired similar revolts across the region, Tunisia on Monday adopted a new constitution.

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