10 January 2011 Last updated at 21:10

In pictures: Tunisia protests

A protester prepares poised to throw a stone in Regueb, Tunisia, 10 January 2011

There have been weeks of protests in Tunisia, fuelled by anger over unemployment and political frustrations.

Funeral of protest victims in Thala, Tunisia (9 Jan 2011)

Over the weekend, at least 14 people died during protests in the towns of Thala, Kasserine and Regueb - though activists say the toll was higher.

Injured protester is helped in Regueb, Tunisia (9 Jan 2011)

Tunisia's Interior Ministry said the police had acted in "legitimate self-defence" when they opened fire after protesters began attacking public buildings.

Protesters in Tunis, Tunisia (8 Jan 2011)

It is the largest number of deaths in such a short period since the start of the unrest in mid-December.

Child holds a sign in protests in Tunis, Tunisia (8 Jan 2011)

The protests started after an unemployed youth set himself on fire when police confiscated produce from his illegal market stall. He died of his injuries last week.

Protester holds a sign in Tunis, Tunisia (8 Jan 2011)

The protesters are demanding that the government tackle unemployment and rising prices, and that people already detained for taking part in demonstrations are released. President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali has promised to create new jobs.

Protesters kisses a Tunisian flag in Tunis (8 Jan 2011)

But correspondents say the demonstrations are also linked to frustrations with President Ben Ali and the country's ruling elite.

Youths throw stones at police in Algiers, Algeria (7 Jan 2010)

There has also been unrest in neighbouring Algeria, where at least two people were killed and some 400 injured in similar protests over the weekend.

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In pictures: Tunisia protests

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